Drugs and Seniors Home Care Path LLC

Professional prescribers agree drug administration changes across the life span. From the pharmacological view point adult hood begins at age 12. Generally adult dosages are meant for individuals 12 years and older. Seniors (over 60) normally have decreased glomerular filtration rate, cardiac index, maximal breathing capacity, and hepatic blood flow. In addition, as the body ages , the percentage of fat increases and the percentage of total body water decreases. These physiological changes mean that a greater proportion of lipid soluble drugs may accumulate in the body fat, a higher plasma concentration of water soluble drugs may be noted , and drug metabolosm by the liver and excreation by the kidneys may be diminished. Which in part is why one is asked their age in the clinic office visit. Age is a clinical characteristic that is considered with the practice of prescribing medication. Home Care Path LLC http://homecarepath.com accompany seniors to medical visits and record MD instructions for improved follow through in the home setting.