Research progress in inappropriate drug use in the elderly
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2018.04.030
- VernacularTitle:老年人不适当用药的研究进展
- Author:
Xiaolin ZHANG
1
;
Shuang ZHOU
;
Ying ZHOU
;
Xinmin LIU
Author Information
1. 100034,北京大学第一医院老年病内科
- Keywords:
Inappropriate medications;
Polypharmacy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2018;37(4):479-484
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Elderly individuals suffer from a variety of underlying diseaes as a result of physiological decline and are prone to adverse drug reactions and drug-induced diseases.Polypharmacy is a form of inappropriate medications and may increase the risk of adverse drug events,triggering prescription cascades and resulting in poor prognosis for the elderly.Identification and early intervention of inappropriate medications is critical in reducing the risk of medication complications and preventing adverse drug reactions.In recent years,research efforts have focused on the development of criteria for inappropriate medications in the elderly,the use of anticholinergic and sedative agents,polypharmacy issues and deprescribing of medications,among others.Research on inappropriate medications in elder people in China has been inadequate.
