We are now familiar with medicinal substances that have an anticholinergic effect. Next, let’s learn how an anticholinergic burden is generated, and what is its clinical significance, especially in elderly patients.
How familiar are these topics to you? How would you respond to these statements?
About a fifth of the drugs prescribed to elderly patients have an anticholinergic effect.
Long-term use of anticholinergic drugs has been associated with the development of cognitive symptoms.
Diarrhea and excessive salivation are examples of anticholinergic effects.
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