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Drug Therapy in Older Adults
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Drug Therapy in Older Adults
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Overview of Drug Therapy in Older Adults
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Pharmacokinetics in Older Adults
Absorption
Distribution
Hepatic metabolism
Renal elimination
Pharmacodynamics in Older Adults
Drug-Related Problems in Older Adults
Reasons for Drug-Related Problems
Drug-disease interactions
Drug-drug interactions
Inadequate monitoring
Inappropriate drug selection
Lack of patient adherence
Overdosage
Poor communication
Underprescribing
References
Prevention
Before starting a new drug
After starting a drug
Ongoing
Drug Categories of Concern in Older Adults
Analgesics
Anticoagulants
Antidepressants
Antihyperglycemics
Antihypertensives
Antiparkinsonian drugs
Antipsychotics
Anxiolytics and hypnotics
Digoxin
Diuretics
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