Antihistamine use and the risk of injurious falls or fracture in elderly patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

H ChoJ MyungH S SuhHye-Young Kang

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2018)

First-generation antihistamine use is considerably associated with increased risk of injurious falls or fracture among the elderly. Clinicians need to exercise caution when prescribing first-generation antihistamines to elderly patients.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
primary care
hip fracture
high intensity
palliative care
physical activity
emergency department