Characteristics of polypharmacy in nonagenarians and centenarians

• Main Authors: Viviane Maura Rubert (Author), Rafaela Gageiro Luchesi Soares (Author), Fernanda Mambrini Só e Silva (Author), Isabella Knorr Velho (Author), Maria Cristina Werlang (Author), Tammy Shults (Author), Jennifer Vann (Author), Angelo Jose Bos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Instituto Nacional de Assistência Farmacêutica e Farmacoeconomia, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Nonagenarians and centenarians are often affected by multiple morbidities that require the concomitant use of several drugs. Polypharmacy is defined as the consumption of five or more drugs and poses a cautionary challenge in healthcare. It is important to ensure the correct and safe u...