A drug's bioavailability is determined by gastrointestinal absorption as well as first-pass metabolism in the stomach mucosa and liver. Elderly individuals usually have many ailments and take a variety of medications at the same time. Adverse medication reactions are common in elderly people due to a combination of changed pharmacological activity, reduced homeostasis, and the use of many pharmaceuticals. Adverse medication reactions are a common source of morbidity and may necessitate hospitalisation in older patients, despite their difficulty in recognising them. Because the danger of bad drug reactions rises as the number of pharmaceuticals used grows, it's critical to stop any treatment that isn't working. Adverse In senior individuals, medication responses are a leading cause of morbidity and hospitalisation. 5. Between 85 and 95 percent of ambulatory elderly people take at least one drug each day, with an average of three to four. Because of their neurological, visual, and auditory impairments, older people may struggle to follow intricate prescription regimens. Drugs are ineffective in treating several chronic diseases in the elderly. The results of survey research on the use of medicine and education in senior people may help to minimise morbidity in general. Furthermore, doctors' education and training for prescription pharmaceuticals to older patients in light of their changing drug behaviour in age
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Government college of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
S. S. Khadabadi
Government college of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
S. C. Atram
Government college of Pharmacy, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.
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