Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology

Author : Hans-Peter Breuel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642609988
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clinical Pharmacology in the Elderly written by Hans-Peter Breuel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The appropriate and rational use of drugs by the elderly is a matter of growing medical and social concern. Persons aged 65 years and older constitute about 12%-15% of the population in the Western world, and the total number of the elderly will increase significantly in the coming years. This population accounts for 30% of all the prescription drugs used. Aging, specifically the transition from middle to old age, is a complex process. From the perspective of clinical pharmacology, these pathophysiological changes may reasonably be expected to alter responsiveness to drugs. The age-related differences in response to drugs can arise from alterations in pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics. This makes it mandatory that clinical pharma cological studies be carried out in the elderly during extended phase I studies. The older the population likely to use the drug, the more important it is to include the very old. It is also important not to exclude .... :''lecessarily patients with concomitant illnesses; it is only by observing, such patients that drug-disease interactions can be detected. Reports from surveillance systems have greatly increased our awareness of problems associated with drug therapy in old age.

Author : J. Crooks
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 134903813X
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drugs and the Elderly written by J. Crooks and published by Springer. This book was released on 1979-06-17 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lisa C. Hutchison
Publisher : ASHP
ISBN 13 : 158528436X
Total Pages : 718 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy written by Lisa C. Hutchison and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the number of older patients surge, so too will the medication management challenges pharmacists and other healthcare providers face with this population. Providing care for these often complex cases means not only staying on top of new medications and therapies, but dealing with a wide range of other issues as well. Now in its second edition, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, by Lisa C. Hutchison and Rebecca B. Sleeper, offers the full support you need to provide the most effective medication management and therapeutic decisions. This text is unique, not only as a comprehensive overview of major issues in geriatric pharmacotherapy and a core textbook for students, but as a resource for all healthcare professionals who treat elderly patients. Covering all major topics and issues, the second edition provides the most current information and proven strategies in one comprehensive guide, including associated issues that impact therapy, such as the coordination of care across multiple venues and caregivers. Inside this edition, you will find: Summarized treatment guidelines Evidence-based reviews Recommendations for the frail elderly Case studies and clinical pearls Key points, terms, and definitions Self-assessment questions Extensively referenced New chapters on Palliative and Hospice Care and Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship The demands of an aging population mean that a greater understanding of geriatric pharmacotherapy is now essential for all healthcare providers. Written by practicing geriatric specialists, Fundamentals of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy provides all the detailed information and practical guidance you need.

Author : Committee on Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interaction in the Elderly
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309562341
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions in the Elderly and Special Issues in Elderly African-American Populations written by Committee on Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interaction in the Elderly and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-09-08 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports in the popular press about the increasing longevity of Americans and the aging of the baby boom generation are constant reminders that the American population is becoming older. Consequently, an issue of growing medical, health policy, and social concern is the appropriate and rational use of medications by the elderly. Although becoming older does not necessarily correlate with increasing illness, aging is associated with anatomical and physiological changes that affect how medications are metabolized by the body. Furthermore, aging is often related to an increased frequency of chronic illness (often combined with multiple health problems) and an increased use of medications. Thus, a better understanding of the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs; of the physiologic responses to those medications; as well as of the interactions among multiple medications is crucial for improving the health of older people.

Author : W. Gibson Wood
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780881672527
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology written by W. Gibson Wood and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1987 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steven Atkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781683730088
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Pharmacology written by Steven Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principles of Practice & Clinical Recommendations is the optimal guide for anyone seeking straightforward, concise and user-friendly information on medication dynamics for older adults. Fully revised and updated, this invaluable resource has become the go-to favorite for healthcare professionals. Here's what you'll find: Learn to manage medication combinations without causing harm How to safely prescribe opioids Avoiding the top 10 most dangerous geriatric drugs Practical guidelines to stop and start prescriptions Drug-drug interaction charts and strategies

Author : Edward Schneider
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032396043X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polypharmacy, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, E-Book written by Edward Schneider and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-10-09 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editors Edward Schneider and Brandon K. Koretz bring their considerable expertise to the topic of polypharmacy. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in polypharmacy, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Author : Steven Atkinson
Publisher : PESI Healthcare - PHC Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781937661069
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Pharmacology written by Steven Atkinson and published by PESI Healthcare - PHC Publishing Group. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to explain the aging process and help the healthcare professional reduce the chance of a drug-disease interaction or adverse drug event. By evaluating high-risk medications, minimizing polypharmacy and following essential guidelines in geriatric medicine - safety and efficacy can be achieved.

Author : James Crooks
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780333238004
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drugs and the Elderly written by James Crooks and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rubin Bressler
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Pharmacology written by Rubin Bressler and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1993 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes of the elderly along with the potential adverse drug reactions to consider, providing guidelines on how these factors affect therapeutic decision making.