Atypical Presentation of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor-Induced Diarrhea in Older Adults with Cognitive Decline: An Aspect not to be Underestimated

Atypical Presentation of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor-Induced Diarrhea in Older Adults with Cognitive Decline: An Aspect not to be Underestimated

The rivastigmine patch is the only existing transdermal delivery system used for the treatment of Alzheimer disease. Among the most common adverse events derived from its use are gastrointestinal events, particularly diarrhea. We report a clinical case of an 81-year-old patient admitted to our hospi...

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Main Authors: Raffaele Pagliuca, Mario Virgilio Papa, Pagliuca Mena Ilaria, Virginia Federica Papa, Gina Varricchio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2023-03-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Subjects:
rivastigmine
cholinesterase inhibitors
diarrhea
infections
gastroenteritis
dementia
Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-22-0116.pdf

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