Suboptimal use of gastroprotective medication in elderly antiplatelet users

Gastroprotective strategy in aspirin users.

Inappropriate Medication Use in The Elderly of Amir Kola and Related Factors

Background: Due to the inappropriate drug use by the elderly leading to adverse drug reactions and side effects, this study aimed to determine the rate of inappropriate medication use among the elderly of Amirkola city using the Beers criteria. Methods: This descriptive and analytical study is part of a comprehensive study of "AHAP Elderly Health Status Study" (No. 892917) which was performed ...

Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviours Regarding Medication Use in Elderly with Chronic Diseases in Turkey

Introduction: Physiological changes occurring with aging increase prevalence of chronic diseases in elderly individuals. This situation brings about difficulties in medication use in elderly individuals. This study was conducted to determine knowledge, attitude and behaviours regarding medication use in elderly with chronic diseases. Methods: Participants of this descriptive and cross-sectiona...

Gastroprotective strategies among NSAID users: guidelines for appropriate use in chronic illness.

OBJECTIVE To review proper use of gastroprotective strategies in family medicine for patients requiring chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE Evidence of the efficacy and safety of strategies currently in use (prostaglandin analogues, cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors, proton pump inhibitors) is derived from randomized controlled trials (level I evidence)....

Potentially inappropriate medication use in elderly Japanese patients.

BACKGROUND Modified Beers criteria for elderly Japanese patients were developed in 2008 by consensus among 9 experts to reflect regional clinical practice and available medications in Japan. Since then, many physicians and pharmacists have expressed interest in obtaining more information about the criteria and alternative drug choices. OBJECTIVE This study examined the incidence, health care ...