Anticholinergics and benzodiazepines on cognitive impairment among elderly with Alzheimer’s disease: a 1 year follow-up study

Anticholinergics and benzodiazepines on cognitive impairment among elderly with Alzheimer’s disease: a 1 year follow-up study

Abstract Objective Age-associated decline in central cholinergic activity makes older adults susceptible to harmful effects of anticholinergics (ACs). Evidence exists of an association between effects of AC medications on cognition. This retrospective cohort study examines how ACs affect cognition a...

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Main Authors: Rewadee Jenraumjit, Surarong Chinwong, Dujrudee Chinwong, Tipaporn Kanjanarach, Thanat Kshetradat, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Nahathai Wongpakaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Anticholinergics
Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors
Prescription
Alzheimer’s disease
Cognition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4874-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4874-z

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