Turkish Journal of Geriatrics
2010 , Vol 13 (Supplement)
INTERACTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS IN THE ELDERLY
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, ÇANAKKALE
Cardiovascular system related diseases is the most common reason for
the death in the eldery people and the prevelance is high. Side effects and drug
interactions are seen more often due to physiological changes in the organ
systems subsequent to the advanced age, co morbid diseases, and need to the
polypharmacy. Therefore rational drug selection is important and possible drug
interactions should not be neglected in the eldery.
Keywords :
Aged; Cardiovascular system; Drug interactions