- Generic Drug Naming: USAN, INN, and Brand Name Basics Nov 21, 2025
- Switching from Metformin: Effective Alternatives, Dosing Tips, and Insurance Insights Jul 27, 2025
- Losartan and COVID-19: What Science Says About This Blood Pressure Drug Oct 27, 2025
- Royal Jelly Health Benefits: Why This Bee Superfood Belongs in Your Daily Routine Apr 25, 2025
- Opioids in Older Adults: Managing Falls, Delirium, and Safe Dosing Dec 22, 2025
Tag: opioid dose adjustment
Medications
Opioids in Older Adults: Managing Falls, Delirium, and Safe Dosing
- Garrick Althorpe
- Dec 22, 2025
Opioids in older adults increase fall risk, trigger delirium, and cause dangerous side effects due to age-related changes in metabolism. Safe dosing requires starting low, going slow, and prioritizing non-opioid alternatives.