Drugs for the Elderly

When old people are sick they often have several illnesses at once. This may lead to prescription of several drugs. How do these drugs interact, and what are the specific vulnerabilities to side effects in old age?

The first edition of this book appeared more than 10 years ago, and was an instant success. Since that time, remarkable progress has been made in clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy; since demand for the book persisted, an updated edition was considered essential.

This pocket-sized book is a convenient guide to proper medication and the possible side-effects of the drugs most used in treating the elderly.

For doctors: a readily available source of essential facts for safe prescribing.

For pharmacists: guidance on what the patient needs to know.

For nurses: a straightforward guide to safe drug use by old people.

Drugs for the elderly is a quick reference guide on the many differences between the old and the young when it comes to drug therapy. It also points to alternatives to drug therapy whenever these are as effective and safer.

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http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/111354/WT166.pdf