Antirheumatic agents: CNS toxicity and its avoidance.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1989
Abstract
Altered drug metabolism, polypharmacy, multiple diseases, and errors in self-medication are all factors seen in the elderly which increase the risk for side effects from antirheumatic drug therapy. The geriatric presentation of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity, which is common yet frequently overlooked, is reviewed as it pertains to various drugs commonly used to treat rheumatic disease. Practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls in antirheumatic prescribing is offered.
Volume
44
Issue
4
First Page
99
Last Page
100
ISSN
0016-867X
Published In/Presented At
Iobst, W. F., Bridges, C. R., & Regan-Smith, M. G. (1989). Antirheumatic agents: CNS toxicity and its avoidance. Geriatrics, 44(4), 95–102.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2647590
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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