Objective: to identify and summarize studies examining both drug-drug interactions (DDI)
and adverse drug reactions (ADR) in older adults polymedicated. Methods: an integrative …

Drug–drug interactions (DDI) occurring with potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) are
additional risk factors that may increase the inappropriate character of PIM. The aim of this …

Objective: To identify how 'elderly'patients are defined and considered within Australian
clinical guidelines for the use of pharmacotherapy. Method: Guidelines pertaining to the use …

Veterinary and human pharmaceuticals have been widely used in the developed world, thus
increasing their accumulation in the environment and thereby posing ecological risks …

Underprescription of potentially useful drugs is widespread among older people and may
herald several adverse outcomes. We aimed to review the evidence pertaining to the …

When possible, chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) in older adults should be managed by
nonpharmacologic modalities in conjunction with nonopioid analgesics. If moderateto …

Introduction: Antidepressants (ADs) are widely used among elderly persons, making AD-
related safety an important issue. Areas covered: This review highlights safety …

Patients over the age 65 are a quickly expanding segment of the US population and
represent a large percentage of patients requiring inpatient care. Older adults are more …

Background Mental illness and medication safety are key priorities for healthcare systems
around the world. Despite most patients with mental illness being treated exclusively in …

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