Common causes and characteristics of adverse drug reactions in older adults: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Aging populations are often accompanied by comorbidity and polypharmacy, leading to increases in adverse drug reactions (ADRs). We sought to evaluate the causes and characteristics of ADRs in older Korean adults (≥65 years) in comparison to younger individuals (< 65 years). Me...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40360-020-00464-9 |