Complications of alcohol use combined with drug therapy in the elderly

Chronic ingestion of ethanol in alcoholic beverages can impair drug therapy, lead to sometimes hazardous interactions, or compromise adherence to a well-planned drug treatment program. Various drugs consistently interact with alcohol: CNS depressants, such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, muscle re...

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Published inJournal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) Vol. 30; no. 11 Suppl; p. S88
Main Author Gerbino, P P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1982
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Aged
Alcohol Drinking
Analgesics - adverse effects
Cardiovascular Agents - adverse effects
Central Nervous System Depressants - adverse effects
Drug Interactions
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Histamine H1 Antagonists - adverse effects
Humans
Hypoglycemic Agents - adverse effects
Psychotropic Drugs - adverse effects
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Summary:Chronic ingestion of ethanol in alcoholic beverages can impair drug therapy, lead to sometimes hazardous interactions, or compromise adherence to a well-planned drug treatment program. Various drugs consistently interact with alcohol: CNS depressants, such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, and psychotropic agents; analgesics, including aspirin and narcotics; anticoagulants and other cardiovascular drugs, namely digitalis glycosides, diuretics, antihypertensives, and antiarrhythmics; and antidiabetic agents. Abstinence from alcohol by elderly patients receiving these drugs is recommended.
ISSN:0002-8614
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-5415.1982.tb01362.x