Elderly people who take medicine all year round must have regular physical examinations

　According to statistics, elderly Prescription drugs account for 23% to 40% of consumption, and over-the-counter drugs account for 40% to 50%. We often see the words "reduced for children" on drug instructions, but many people do not understand that the "reduced" rule also applies to the elderly.

　　There are many medicines for children on the market now, and the dosage can be calculated according to age and weight, but it is rare to find "drugs for the elderly." According to experts, the functions of various organs in the elderly gradually decline, and due to differences in living environment and physical constitution, individual differences in drug dosage are large and tolerance is low. Therefore, when applying general drugs, you should start with the minimum dose and gradually increase the dose to find out the dose that can control the condition and avoid adverse reactions, which is more suitable for you.

　　According to the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia", the dosage of medication for elderly people over 60 years old is equivalent to 3/4 of the dosage for adults, and they are not allowed to increase the dosage on their own. For the elderly over 80 years old, only 1/2 of the adult dose can be given.

　　Due to reduced tolerance, the elderly are prone to adverse reactions or poisoning, so they need to start taking medication at a small dose. Elderly people who are older, lighter in weight, and in poor physical condition should reduce the dosage of medication as appropriate. In addition, the elderly often suffer from multiple diseases at the same time disease When taking medicine, you should first take medicines to treat acute or severe conditions. After the condition is stable, you can take other medicines with due consideration for the treatment of other diseases. Do not use multiple medicines at the same time.

　　Elderly people should not take more than 5 medicines at the same time. Experts said that it is necessary to clarify the treatment goals, grasp the main contradictions, and choose the main drug treatment. Any drugs that have inaccurate efficacy, poor tolerance, or are not taken according to the doctor's instructions can be considered to be discontinued to reduce the number of medications. If the condition is critical and requires the use of multiple drugs, the 5-drug principle should still be followed after the condition stabilizes.

　　Generally speaking, the general population over 45 years old must have a comprehensive physical examination at least twice a year.； Suffering from chronic sexually transmitted diseases For the elderly, it is best to have regular physical examinations according to the diseases they suffer from. For patients taking certain drugs for a long time, special examinations should be done regularly.