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World J Pharmacol. Jun 9, 2015; 4(2): 193-209
Published online Jun 9, 2015. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v4.i2.193
Published online Jun 9, 2015. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v4.i2.193
Figure 1 Common encountered clinically significant drug-disease interactions in older patients.
The following conditions may be exacerbated by prescription of the drug classes listed below.TCA: Tricyclic anti-depressants; NSAID: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; SSRIs: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Figure 2 Important considerations when evaluating the quality of prescribing decisions in older people.
Figure 3 Influential factors when prescribing for the elderly with some examples.
- Citation: Lavan AH, O’Grady J, Gallagher PF. Appropriate prescribing in the elderly: Current perspectives. World J Pharmacol 2015; 4(2): 193-209
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3192/full/v4/i2/193.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5497/wjp.v4.i2.193