Publication details
Rizika farmakoterapie ve stáří
| Title in English | Trends in pharmacotherapy for elderly patients |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Praktické lékárenství |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
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| Keywords | geriatric patient - adverse drug reactions - polypragmasy - medication adherence - compliance - screening tools |
| Description | The elderly are the largest consumers of prescribed medications. Prescribing for the elderly is complicated by a variety of factors. The presence of multiple chronic conditions and multiple medications leads to potentially complex drug-drug and drug-disease interactions. Several tools and algorithms are available to aid clinicians in prescribing of adequate treatment. Good clinical assessment, an understanding of patient´s overal condition and individual treatment goals remain pivotal to provide high quality care and to decrease adverse drug reactions occurence. |
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