A Case Study: Inappropriate Use of Amitriptyline in the Elderly

In 1999, nearly 7 million elderly persons were prescribed potentially inappropriate medications as identified by Beer’s Criteria. 1 Amitriptyline is among the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs according to Beer’s Criteria. 2-5 Interventions to educate prescribers on Beer’s Criteria ar...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2005-09, Vol.26 (5), p.317-320
Main Authors: Helton, Tonia K., McGrain, Alicia R., Muliira, Joshua K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Amitriptyline - adverse effects
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic - adverse effects
Depressive Disorder
Humans
Male
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - chemically induced
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Summary:In 1999, nearly 7 million elderly persons were prescribed potentially inappropriate medications as identified by Beer’s Criteria. 1 Amitriptyline is among the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs according to Beer’s Criteria. 2-5 Interventions to educate prescribers on Beer’s Criteria are indicated to improve appropriate prescribing to the elderly population. 1,6 Nurses also need to be aware of the potential adverse effects of these drugs when providing care to geriatric patients.
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2005.08.010