| Literature DB >> 8130925 |
R J Michocki1, P P Lamy, F J Hooper, J P Richardson.
Abstract
Both the geriatric population of the United States and the use of prescription drugs by this age group continue to increase. Cardiovascular medicines, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and psychotropic medications are used most commonly. Polypharmacy, defined as a condition in which a patient receives too many drugs, drugs for too long, or drugs in exceedingly high doses, often results.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8130925 DOI: 10.1001/archfami.2.4.441
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Fam Med ISSN: 1063-3987