Prescribing and the elderly Flashcards
1
Q
why should the following drugs be avoided in the elderly?
- sedatives
- Acid suppressants
- Antiphsychotics
- Antiplatelets
- combos of ACE, ARBs, diuretics
- Anticholinergics
- furosemide
- NSAIDs
- Opiods
A
- falls and delirium
- pneumonia
- falls and delirium
- high risk bleeding
- hypotension
- e.g. nitrates, dry mouth
- Gives anticholinergic effects
- raises BP, kidney probs, gastric ulcers
- constipation, delirium, falls
