Prescribing cascades in older adults
Shelley A. Sternberg, Shiri Guy‐Alfandary, Paula A. Rochon
Abstract
For example, calcium channel blockers may cause ankle edema for which a diuretic may be prescribed. In a cohort study, this particular cascade occurred in 9.5% of older adults who were newly prescribed a calcium channel blocker (Appendix 1, available at [www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.201564/
Topics & Concepts
DiureticCalcium channel blockerMedicineCohortAnkleCalciumInternal medicinePhysical therapySurgeryPharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesPharmaceutical studies and practicesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life