Prescribing In the elderly Flashcards by Luke Whitaker

Q

Absorption in elderly

A

Reduced acid secretion in stomach
Reduced total surface area for absorption
Slower emptying of stomach contents
Slowed intestinal motility
Reduced blood flow to liver can increase bioavailability of some drugs as first pass metabolism is reduced

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