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Elderly Patient Risks

Elderly patients are more likely to use supplements and be on multiple medications, increasing the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects.

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Jan 28, 2026
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Are certain patient populations (e.g., CKD, elderly, polypharmacy) at higher risk of kidney injury from ivermectin?

is mainly metabolized by the liver and excreted in feces, with less than 1% of unchanged drug found in urine, so routine dose adjustment for mild-to-moderate is generally not required . However, clini...

Jan 5, 2026

What clinical monitoring strategies should physicians use for patients reporting chronic multi‑ingredient nootropic use?

Chronic use of multi‑ingredient nootropics demands structured, ongoing clinical surveillance because the products are heterogeneous, often available without prescription, and carry uncertain long‑term...