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. 2013 Feb;42(2):181-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.lpm.2012.06.024. Epub 2013 Jan 16.

[Iatrogenic agitation in elderly patient: prevalence, aetiologies and management]

[Article in French]
Michèle Dicko  1 , Philippe Caillet, Carmelo Lafuente-Lafuente, Elena Paillaud
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[Iatrogenic agitation in elderly patient: prevalence, aetiologies and management]

[Article in French]
Michèle Dicko et al. Presse Med. 2013 Feb.

Abstract

Iatrogenic agitation is frequently drug-induced in the elderly. The management of the iatrogenic agitation is based on: a detailed analysis of the patient's medications, stopping non-essential drugs, prescribing drugs to the lowest and effective dose possible. This management of the iatrogenic agitation is also based on: adjustment of drugs according to renal function and limitation of polypharmacy. Special attention is necessary when prescribing treatments for patients with cognitive impairment.

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