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Diagnosis and control of polypharmacy in the elderly

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: The article had the purpose of commenting on studies on polypharmacy in the elderly, focusing on diagnosis and control. Polypharmacy is defined as the use of a number of medications at the same time and the use of additional drugs to correct drug adverse effects. The fact that the elderly take more medications for the treatment of several diseases makes them more susceptible to the occurrence of adverse reactions. Prophylactic actions such as balanced prescriptions are vital to reduce the incidence of these reactions and prevent longer hospital stay, increased costs and aggravation of the elderly health condition.

Source: Revista de Saúde Pública

DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89102006005000050

Authors: Patrícia Medeiros-Souza, Leopoldo Luiz dos Santos-Neto, Liana Tieko Evangelista Kusano, Maurício Gomes Pereira

Institutions: Universidade de Brasília, Hospital Universitário de Brasília, Universidade Católica de Brasília

Language: English

Topic: Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200