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7 Απρ 2023 · As you get older, your doctor is likely to recommend certain medications to improve your health and longevity. These might include a prescription for a specific health concern or over-the-counter...
Some drug categories (eg, analgesics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, antiparkinsonian drugs, diuretics, hypoglycemic drugs, psychoactive drugs) pose special risks for older adults. Some drugs, although reasonable for use in younger adults, are so risky they should be considered inappropriate for older adults.
Seniors should consider asking for help from their family, caregiver, doctor, or pharmacist if they: how to get the benefits of medicine, whether • Live alone. prescription or nonprescription, while • Take 3 or more medications, minimizing and managing the risks. including nonprescription medicine and herbal or dietary supplements.
3 Μαΐ 2023 · The American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults is a list of medication guidelines that help healthcare providers safely prescribe medications for adults over age 65.
Use this chart to make a list of any medications you are currently taking. Bring this chart with you to appointments to discuss and review with your health care provider.
29 Ιαν 2024 · The top medications among the elderly include antibiotics, diuretics, digoxin, beta-blockers, anticoagulants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Elderly patients with dementia are now much more likely to receive trazadone or mirtazapine, citalopram or sertraline, often in combination, which are safer than quetiapine (<100 mg/d), which is safer than the other antipsychotics (Maust DT, et al, JAMA Psychiatry 2015;72:438).
