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Should the elderly take multivitamins?

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posted on 2023-05-21, 20:01 authored by Gregory PetersonGregory Peterson, Naunton, M, Kimbra FitzmauriceKimbra Fitzmaurice
A pharmacist was performing a Home Medicines Review for an 80-year-old woman, who lived alone. The lady had a past medical history of ischaemic heart disease, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis. Her prescribed medications were as follows: aspirin 100mg mane, diltiazem SR 180mg mane, indapamide SR 1.5mg mane, rofecoxib 25mg mane, paracetamol prn, isosorbide mononitrate 60mg each morning, and a glyceryl trinitrate spray for use when required. She was thin and her weight was noted to be only 42kg. Upon questioning, it appeared that her nutritional intake might be less than ideal. In addition, she had a low dietary intake of calcium and was essentially housebound. Among other suggestions, the pharmacist indicated that the patient could benefit from a multivitamin preparation and 1000 IU of vitamin D (ergocalciferol} daily. Does this seem a reasonable suggestion?

History

Publication title

Australian Pharmacist

Volume

22

Issue

5

Pagination

49-51

ISSN

0728-4632

Department/School

School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Publisher

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

Place of publication

ACT, Australia

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Health related to ageing

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