Geriatric drugs list

But the American Geriatrics Society maintains a list of drugs older people should avoid, and it does include many anticholinergic medications.

Drug utilization study, Eye diseases, Essential drug list, Geriatric, Ophthalmological medication, WHO prescribing indicators. Abstract.

a list of drugs that potentially cause adverse events more Table 1 lists drug-induced geriatric syndromes by monotherapy. Refer

-Not an approved indication. Usual Geriatric Dose for Hypertension: This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with lisinopril

Usual Geriatric Dose for Anxiety: Older or debilitated This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with lorazepam.

The Beer's List published by the American Geriatrics Society has long recognized benzodiazepines, antihistamines side effects. Such drugs are

Both benzodiazepines and Z-drugs are considered a high-risk medication in the elderly and are listed on the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria list.

The Beers list is only one tool for reducing adverse drug events in the elderly. Drugs not on the Beers list can also cause trouble in the geriatric population

But the American Geriatrics Society maintains a list of drugs older people should avoid, and it does include many anticholinergic medications.