Polypharmacy

Question 1

What are the 3 most common categories of side effects that old people suffer from?

Answer 1

Cognition and consicousness
Bowel function
Dizziness and balance (postural hypotension and Parkinsonism)

Question 2

Give some expamples of drugs interactions that cause postural hypotension and affect renal function

Answer 2

Postural
Alpha blockers and anti-HTN

Renal function
Antibiotic and ACE inhibitor

Question 3

What can anti-cholingeric drugs cause if used long term?

Answer 3

Dementia