| Literature DB >> 17462523 |
Bryan D Hayes1, Wendy Klein-Schwartz, Fermin Barrueto.
Abstract
The older adult population is increasing and with it, the risk of polypharmacy. Multiple physicians treating one patient, increasing comorbidities, and an increase in the variety of drugs available contribute to the adverse effects of polypharmacy on the elderly patient. Application of Beers criteria, appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring, and careful, periodic review of the patient's medication list will assist with preventing the sometimes lethal complications of polypharmacy.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17462523 DOI： 10.1016/j.cger.2007.01.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Geriatr Med ISSN： 0749-0690 Impact factor: 3.076