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    Pharmacologic Therapy in Older Adults
    • Overview of Pharmacologic Therapy in Older Adults
      • References
    • Pharmacokinetics in Older Adults
      • Absorption
      • Distribution
      • Hepatic metabolism
      • Renal elimination
    • Pharmacodynamics in Older Adults
    • Medication-Related Problems in Older Adults
      • References
      • Reasons for Medication-Related Problems
        • Drug-disease interactions
        • Drug-drug interactions
        • Inadequate monitoring
        • Inappropriate medication selection
        • Lack of patient adherence
        • Overdosage
        • Poor communication
        • Underprescribing
        • References
      • Prevention
        • Before starting a new medication
        • After starting a medication
        • Ongoing
    • Drug Categories of Concern in Older Adults
      • Analgesics
      • Anticoagulants
      • Antidepressants
      • Antihyperglycemics
      • Antihypertensives
      • Antiparkinsonian drugs
      • Antipsychotics
      • Anxiolytics and hypnotics
      • Digoxin
      • Diuretics
      • References
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