Analysis of Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients with Decreased Kidney and Liver Function: Case Report

Widiyawati, Rina and Anam, Khoirul and Oktafiyani, Nur and Pristantiningtyas, M. Hari and Dharma, Herya Putra and Muchlis, Muhammad and Pratama, Jainuri Erik and Herawati, Fauna and Setiadi, Antonius Adji Prayitno and Gondokesumo, Marisca Evalina (2024) Analysis of Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients with Decreased Kidney and Liver Function: Case Report. Jurnal Teknologi Laboratorium (JTL), 13 (1). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2338-5634; E-ISSN 2580-0191

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Abstract

Elderly patients are at a high risk of developing chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and diabetes. Additionally, many elderly individuals experience multimorbidity, having more than one chronic condition, contributing to the phenomenon of polypharmacy. This case report aims to analyze polypharmacy therapy in elderly patients with concurrent decreased kidney function and elevated liver enzymes. Polypharmacy in elderly patients with decreased kidney and liver function necessitates a comprehensive study to assess both its benefits and potential side effects. Monitoring should be implemented to detect any emergence of side effects or drug interactions resulting from the prescribed therapy. According to the 2023 Beers Criteria, elderly patients with reduced kidney function face an elevated risk of drug-related side effects, potentially leading to prolonged hospital stays and increased medical costs.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Polypharmacy, Renal injury, Liver injury, Beers Criteria
Subjects:	R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Divisions:	Postgraduate Programs > Master Program in Clinical Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Ester Sri W. 196039
Date Deposited:	15 Feb 2024 08:35
Last Modified:	19 Jun 2024 07:43
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/45985

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