Antipsychotic Polypharmacy in Older Adult Asian Patients With Schizophrenia: Research on Asian Psychotropic Prescription Pattern.

Min DongLiang-Nan ZengQinge ZhangShu-Yu YangLian-Yu ChenKang SimYan-Ling HeHelen Fung-Kum ChiuNorman SartoriusChay-Hoon TanMian-Yoon ChongNaotaka ShinfukuShih-Ku LinChee H NgGabor S UngvariYu-Tao Xiang

Published in: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (2020)

Antipsychotic polypharmacy was common in older adult Asian patients with schizophrenia. Compared to the results of previous surveys, the use of APP showed a declining trend over time. Considering the general poor health status of older patients with schizophrenia and their increased risk of drug-induced adverse events, the use of APP in this population needs careful consideration.

Keyphrases

drug induced
liver injury
community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
adverse drug
childhood cancer
young adults