Anticholinergic therapy: A case-based approach

Anticholinergic medication remains integral in the management of women with Overactive Bladder syndrome although there is increasing evidence to support a link with the impairment of cognitive function. This editorial will review the available evidence and discuss the management of patients in order...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case reports in women's health 2020-01, Vol.25, p.e00164-e00164, Article e00164
Hauptverfasser: Robinson, Dudley, Araklitis, George
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Anticholinergic medication remains integral in the management of women with Overactive Bladder syndrome although there is increasing evidence to support a link with the impairment of cognitive function. This editorial will review the available evidence and discuss the management of patients in order to minimise anticholinergic burden with a particular focus on the elderly. •What is Anticholinergic Burden?•Why is Anticholinergic Burden important?•How is Anticholinergic Burden assessed?•How do we manage patients in clinical practice?
ISSN:2214-9112
2214-9112
DOI:10.1016/j.crwh.2019.e00164