Impact of different drug classes on clinical severity of falls in an elderly population: Epidemiological survey in a trauma center

Conclusions To reduce the risk of falling in elderly patients, a major focus should be placed on optimization of antihypertensives, narcotic analgesics, and psychotropic drugs administration. The risk-to-benefit ratio of anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs should be individually tailored, to minimize the risk of adverse outcome of falls.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research