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Polypharmacy and Effective Management of Polypharmacy in the Elderly in India

  Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a common and growing concern among elderly populations worldwide, including India. With the rapidly increasing aging population and the prevalence of chronic diseases, the need for effective management of polypharmacy is crucial to ensure better health outcomes and minimize adverse effects.   Challenges Associated with Polypharmacy in the Elderly · Increased Adverse Drug Reactions: Polypharmacy increases the risk of adverse drug         reactions (ADRs) due to drug-drug interactions and altered pharmacokinetics in older   adults. ADRs can lead to hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality among the elderly. · Medication Non-Adherence: The complexity of managing multiple medications can lead to non-adherence, resulting in suboptimal treatment outcomes and increased healthcare costs. · Inappropriate Prescribing: The elderly are at an increased risk of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), which includes t