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Review
. 2007 May;23(2):371-90, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2007.01.002.

Polypharmacy and the geriatric patient

Bryan D Hayes  1 , Wendy Klein-Schwartz, Fermin Barrueto Jr
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Review

Polypharmacy and the geriatric patient

Bryan D Hayes et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2007 May.

Abstract

The older adult population is increasing and with it, the risk of polypharmacy. Multiple physicians treating one patient, increasing comorbidities, and an increase in the variety of drugs available contribute to the adverse effects of polypharmacy on the elderly patient. Application of Beers criteria, appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring, and careful, periodic review of the patient's medication list will assist with preventing the sometimes lethal complications of polypharmacy.

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