The ARMOR algorithm36
A | Assess | Beers criteria |
B-blockers | ||
Pain medications | ||
Antidepressants | ||
Antipsychotics | ||
Other psychotropics | ||
Vitamins and supplements | ||
B | Review | Drug-disease interactions |
Drug-drug interactions | ||
Adverse drug reactions | ||
C | Minimize | No. of medications according to functional status |
O | Optimise | Renal/hepatic clearance |
Coagulation status | ||
B-blockers | ||
Pacemaker function | ||
Anticonvulsants | ||
Pain medications | ||
Hypoglycaemics | ||
Gradual dose reduction for antidepressants | ||
R | Reassess | Functional/cognitive status in 1 week and as needed |
Clinical status and medication compliance |