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Gastrointestinal drug therapy in the elderly
Author(s)James W Cooper, William E Wade
Journal titleJournal of Geriatric Drug Therapy, vol 12, no 1, 1997
Pagespp 1-108
SourceHaworth Document Delivery Center, The Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, USA.
KeywordsDigestive system diseases ; Constipation ; Peptic ulcers ; Drugs ; United States of America.
AnnotationThis compilation of articles addresses the pharmacological management of commonly occurring gastrointestinal disorders in older people in all types of care setting. Specific disorders covered include: gastroesophageal reflux disease; peptic ulcer; inflammatory bowel disease; constipation; and diarrhoea. Case studies provide examples of gastrointestinal problems caused by medications, highlighting the need for careful drug selection and monitoring of older patients. Haworth Press has simultaneously published this issue of Journal of Geriatric Drug Therapy as a book, with the same title (1998). (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980806005 A
ClassmarkCM: CMC: CMP: LLD: 7T

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