The effects of polypharmacy in older adults

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Jan;85(1):86-8. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2008.224. Epub 2008 Nov 26.

Authors

S N Hilmer¹, D Gnjidic

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia. shilmer@med.usyd.edu.au

PMID: 19037203
DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2008.224

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Drug Interactions
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Female
Geriatrics*
Humans
Male
Mortality
Polypharmacy*