[Role of renal failure in the pathogenesis of adverse drug reactions in the elderly]

Recenti Prog Med. 2006 Feb;97(2):90-3.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The high prevalence of multiple chronic disorders and polypharmacotherapy expose elderly patient to an increased risk of adverse drug reactions. Aging is associated with relevant morphological and functional changes in the kidney, with consequent changes in the pharmacokinetics of hydrosoluble drugs. Changes in renal function are not always clinically evident, and a concealed renal failure can lead to an increased risk of adverse drug reactions to hydrosoluble drugs. Targeting these at-risk patients could contribute to reduce the risk of adverse drug reactions with relevant cost saving.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism
  • Polypharmacy
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications*
  • Renal Insufficiency / metabolism
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations