Research progress in inappropriate drug use in the elderly / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Elderly individuals suffer from a variety of underlying diseaes as a result of physiological decline and are prone to adverse drug reactions and drug-induced diseases.Polypharmacy is a form of inappropriate medications and may increase the risk of adverse drug events,triggering prescription cascades and resulting in poor prognosis for the elderly.Identification and early intervention of inappropriate medications is critical in reducing the risk of medication complications and preventing adverse drug reactions.In recent years,research efforts have focused on the development of criteria for inappropriate medications in the elderly,the use of anticholinergic and sedative agents,polypharmacy issues and deprescribing of medications,among others.Research on inappropriate medications in elder people in China has been inadequate.