Advanced Pharmacology - ANUR 2340

From the Encyclopedia of Elder Care. Discusses drug-drug interactions and how to manage patients on multiple medications.

From Magill's Medical Guide. Discusses causes, symptoms, treatment, and therapy.

Defines polypharmacy and explains the reasons for recognizing and managing polypharmacy in the elderly. Also describes the strategies that can help minimize polypharmacy.

Discusses the determinants and prevalence of polypharmacy and how these relate to different populations.

Discusses patient-related and system-level risk factors, tools for identifying inappropriate medication use, and deprescribing.

Discusses which interventions, alone or in combination, are effective in improving the appropriate use of polypharmacy and reducing medication‐related problems in older people.

Provides tips for taking multiple medication and a list of risk factors.