[The pharmacokinetic of drugs in elderly patients]

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2008:118 Suppl:43-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The use of pharmacotherapy in the elderly requires caution because of increasing with age drug sensitivity and risk of dangerous adverse effects. The process of ageing induce alteration in pharmacokinetics of drugs. Modifications affect practically each pharmacokinetic phase. Processes of distribution and, first of all, drug elimination are the most essential for clinical practice.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pharmacokinetics*