Challenges of prescribing low-dose drug therapy for older people

CMAJ. 1999 Apr 6;160(7):1029-31.

Authors

P A Rochon¹, J P Clark, J H Gurwitz

Affiliation

¹ Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ont.

PMID: 10207345
PMCID: PMC1230198

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use*
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging / drug effects
Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
Benzothiadiazines*
Diuretics
Drug Monitoring / methods
Drug Prescriptions
Drug Therapy / methods*
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Female
Humans
Male
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Warfarin / therapeutic use*

Substances

Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Anticoagulants
Antihypertensive Agents
Benzothiadiazines
Diuretics
Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors
Warfarin