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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 |
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| description | In 1999, nearly 7 million elderly persons were prescribed potentially inappropriate medications as identified by Beer’s Criteria.
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Amitriptyline is among the most frequently inappropriately prescribed drugs according to Beer’s Criteria.
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Interventions to educate prescribers on Beer’s Criteria are indicated to improve appropriate prescribing to the elderly population.
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Nurses also need to be aware of the potential adverse effects of these drugs when providing care to geriatric patients. |
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