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  • Title: Drugs and the elderly.
    Author: Owen RE, Lee KS, Choo PW, Jayaratnam FJ.
    Journal: Singapore Med J; 1991 Jun; 32(3):171-3. PubMed ID: 1876892.
    Abstract:
    Prescribing for the older individual requires a great deal of thought. Multiple pathology is usually associated with multiple drug taking and therefore a high risk of adverse drug reactions. Physiological changes have important bearing on drug usage. Constant vigilance is required to ensure safe prescribing.
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