Drug therapy considerations in older women

Abstract

The majority of older women are diagnosed with several medical conditions. These conditions are treated with multiple medications, often including combinations of prescription, over-the-counter, and possibly holistic therapies. As women age, organ system functions change, which leads to differences in the response to therapies introduced to their system. An ob/gyn providing care for an older patient must be cognizent of effects the physiological changes and medications can have on their patients.