Polypharmacy Flashcards

1
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Old age and distribution

A

Increase in body percentage of fat = increased volume of distribution for lipophilic drugs

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Old age and excretion

A

Decreased renal blood flow and GFR

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3
Q

Anticholinergics

A

Elderly more sensitive to anticholinergic effects

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4
Q

Warfarin interactions

A

NSAID

Amiodarone

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5
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ACE inhibitors interactions

A

Loop diuretics

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