geriatrics
, Postural Hypotension Opioids like tramadol, can lower seizure
• Fludrocortisone =
promotes sodium
se
·
threshold in elderly with epilepsy
retention + increases Avoid quinolone antibiotics such as
blood volume in elderly ciprofloxacin as can lower seizure threshold
• Midodrine = in elderly with epilepsy
alpha-1-adrenergic
receptor agonist,
enhances vascular tone,
improving BP + reducing
dizziness
GERIATRICS
Medications causing
CONSTIPATION:
• Anticholinergic medications
(Amitriptyline)
• Antidepressants
End-of-Life Care • Antiepileptics
• Midazolam = managing agitation and • Antipsychotics
restlessness • Aluminium antacids
• Oxycodone = preferable for pain • Ca + Iron supplements
management in patients with renal • Opiates - codeine, morphine
dysfunction • Diuretics
, Postural Hypotension Opioids like tramadol, can lower seizure
• Fludrocortisone =
promotes sodium
se
·
threshold in elderly with epilepsy
retention + increases Avoid quinolone antibiotics such as
blood volume in elderly ciprofloxacin as can lower seizure threshold
• Midodrine = in elderly with epilepsy
alpha-1-adrenergic
receptor agonist,
enhances vascular tone,
improving BP + reducing
dizziness
GERIATRICS
Medications causing
CONSTIPATION:
• Anticholinergic medications
(Amitriptyline)
• Antidepressants
End-of-Life Care • Antiepileptics
• Midazolam = managing agitation and • Antipsychotics
restlessness • Aluminium antacids
• Oxycodone = preferable for pain • Ca + Iron supplements
management in patients with renal • Opiates - codeine, morphine
dysfunction • Diuretics
