Optimising Rational Prescribing in Polypharmacy Management

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This presentation delves into a complex pharmacological case involving Mr. JH, a 68-year-old patient experiencing multiple drug interactions due to polypharmacy. We explore his symptoms, which include dizziness, falls, and urinary difficulties, against a backdrop of conditions like hypertension, COPD, glaucoma, and depression. The emphasis is on understanding the interactions involving anticholinergic effects, beta-blockade, and CYP450 enzymes. Management focuses on rational drug adjustments,...