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Review
. 2015 Feb;95(1):139-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2014.09.013. Epub 2014 Oct 16.

Pharmacology for the geriatric surgical patient

Janine Then  1 , Samuel A Tisherman  2
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Pharmacology for the geriatric surgical patient

Janine Then et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Feb.

Abstract

Alterations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics place geriatric patients at an increased risk of experiencing an adverse drug event. The incidence of medication-related adverse events can be decreased with careful selection of agents and appropriate dosage adjustments.

Keywords: Adverse drug reactions; Geriatrics; Pharmacology; Surgery.

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