Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 15e **

Pages: 2063,
Specialties: Geriatrics, Pharmacology,
Publisher: Lexicomp,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 116.84x203.2x55.88mm

Many physiologic changes occur with aging, some of which affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications. For many drugs, exact dosing guidelines for geriatric patients have not been established and most references do not specifically address the use of medications in the elderly. The Geriatric Dosage Handbook provides specific considerations when using drug therapy in older adults, compiled from the current literature and clinical experience.show more