Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly

Lawrence E. Klein

doi:10.1177/009286158501900411

Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly

Lawrence E. Klein

Sibley Memorial Hospital

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Abstract

The prevalence and severity of adverse drug reactions among the elderly remain major areas of concern. The theoretical expectations of adverse drug reactions in the elderly may differ from actual clinical occurrences. Predisposing factors such as physiologic changes with aging and polypharmacy may complicate the picture, although enhanced communication between physicians and patients can help. Awareness of these situations may aid in the clinical control of adverse drug reactions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	469-473
Number of pages	5
Journal	Drug Information Journal
Volume	19
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/009286158501900411
State	Published - Oct 1 1985

Keywords

Adverse drug reactions
Communications
Geriatric patients
Physiologic changes
Polypharmacy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pharmacology (nursing)
Drug guides
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Pharmacology (medical)

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