The branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) leucine (LEU),3 isoleucine (ILE), and valine (VAL) participate directly and indirectly in a variety of important biochemical functions in the brain.
Monitoring which medications geriatric patients are taking is crucial to their health and well-being. Many take over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on a daily basis for common ailments. Even when taken correctly, these drugs can harm the elderly because of normal changes that occur as people age.
Of the 600 patients treated with Xofigo in the randomized trial, 75% were 65 years of age and over and while 33% were 75 years of age and over. No dosage adjustment is considered necessary in elderly patients.