Treatment of overactive bladder (OBA) with anti-cholinergic drugs and the risk of glaucoma

Summary Overactive bladder (OAB) and glaucoma are prevalent and frequently co-exist, particularly in the elderly. Anti-cholinergic drugs are the cornerstone of medical management of OAB. There is a great deal of confusion about the safety of use of the anti-cholinergic medication regarding the risk...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 2005-07, Vol.25 (5), p.419-421
Hauptverfasser:	Eskandar, O. S., Eckford, S. D., Whittaker, K. W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Cholinergic Antagonists - adverse effects Drug therapy Female Glaucoma Glaucoma - chemically induced Glaucoma - complications Glaucoma - physiopathology Humans Medical disorders Middle Aged Pharmacology Urinary Incontinence - complications Urinary Incontinence - drug therapy Urinary Incontinence - physiopathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Overactive bladder (OAB) and glaucoma are prevalent and frequently co-exist, particularly in the elderly. Anti-cholinergic drugs are the cornerstone of medical management of OAB. There is a great deal of confusion about the safety of use of the anti-cholinergic medication regarding the risk of glaucoma. This review examines the pharmacological relationship of anti-cholinergic medications used to treat OAB and the various types of glaucoma.
ISSN:	0144-3615 1364-6893
DOI:	10.1080/01443610500160675