Nutritional effects of drug therapy in the geriatric patient
1983
Smith, Harry B.
Chronic disease states that require long term drug therapy can alter nutritional status, often a problem for elderly patients. Altered nutritional status may be manifested by loss of appetite, gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, decreased nutrient absorption, changes in electrolyte balance, disturbed carbohydrate or fat metabolism, and abnormalities in serum protein functions. Drug medication and food consumption must be timed to ensure complete benefits from both. Some drugs need to be taken after or before mealtimes, some with meals. Alcohol consumption also impacts drug therapy and must be monitored. Twelve generic drugs identified by commonly used trade names are listed along with how they affect nutritional status. Pharmacologically active food substances that impact drug therapy are mentioned. Unfortunately, drug-food interaction in the elderly patient is often overlooked. (kbc)
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