Table 1 Physical characteristics and medical condition of young and elderly subjects
| Â | Age (years) | Height (cm) | Body weight (kg) | BMI (kg/m2) | Subjects taking prescription medicines (medical condition) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Young subjects (n = 9) | 23 ± 1 | 165 ± 4 | 56 ± 4 | 20 ± 1 | None |
Elderly subjects (n = 9) | 64 ± 1 | 164 ± 2 | 63 ± 4 | 23 ± 1 | Subject A |
 Norvasc (for hypertension), Ludiomil, Depromel, Lendrmin (for mood disorder) | |||||
Subject B | |||||
 Diovan, Coniel (for hypertension) | |||||
 Januvia (for diabetes) | |||||
Subject C | |||||
 Nu-Lotan (for hypertension) | |||||
 Mevalotin (for hyperlipemia) | |||||
Subject D | |||||
 Caduet, Blopress (for hypertension) | |||||
Subject E | |||||
 Norvasc (for hypertension), implantation of cardiac pacemaker | |||||
Others | |||||
 None |