Geriatric pharmacology is a challenging and upcoming field of medical practice. This is because aging causes changes in body structure, function, composition, and metabolic pathways. Geriatric patients have co existing ailments and may be on multiple medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, such as analgesics, nutraceuticals, and herbal medications. This boosts the risk of drug-drug or drug-disease interactions.
This is true for most adults post 45 years of age and having lifestyle problems of different natures According to an estimate by the WHO, between 2015 and 2050, the share of the world’s population over 60 years is expected to double from 12 to 22 percent. The pace at which the population is aging has increased incrementally worldwide. In addition, human life expectancy has also increased at a rapid rate. India’s senior population has been steadily increasing since…