Prescribing in the elderly Flashcards

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considerations for the form of drug prescribed in the elderly?

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tablets may be difficult to swallow
if pt can E+D, must ensure tablets are taken with plenty of fluid and in the upright position to reduce the risk of oesophageal ulceration.

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