Opinion|Videos|February 24, 2025
Dosing and Titration Considerations
Panelists discuss how pharmacists must carefully consider factors like age-related changes in drug metabolism, comorbid conditions, concurrent medications, fall risk, and individual patient response when dosing and titrating VMAT2 inhibitors in older adults, typically recommending a "start low, go slow" approach while closely monitoring for both efficacy and adverse effects.
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- What key factors should pharmacists consider when dosing or titrating VMAT2 inhibitors for older patients?
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