Optimization of Drug Prescribing in Elderly

Dr Ismael Lares Asseff is a Pediatrician, Doctor in Science, Currently Chief of Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics and Molecular Biology at Interdisciplinary Investigation Center for Integral Regional Development, of National Politechnic Institute of Mexico, Member of National System of Investigators Level I in Mexico.

Preface; What is Therapeutic Optimization Schedule of Drugs Used in Elderly?; Overview of the Common Geriatric Illness; Effect of Age on the Pharmacokinetic of Drugs in Elderly; Useful of the Pharmacokinetic Studies as a Base for the Establishment of Therapeutic Schedules; Meaning of Pharmacokinetic Parameters; Relevance of the Pharmacokinetic Applied in Clinic; Different Methods used to Determine the Pharmacokinetics Parameters; Pharmacokinetics Studies & the Interpretation of Drug Levels in Steady State; The Influence of Oldness on Pharmacokinetics & Drug Disposition; Effect of Oldness on Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotics; Patterns of Drug Consumption in Older Persons; Index.