too many anticholinergics in an elderly patient

December 2011

Most current electronic systems don't alert you about too many anticholinergics in an elderly patient....

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Table of Contents

Anticoagulants comparisons between warfarin, dabigatran (Pradaxa), and rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
ADHD New guidelines and drug shortages will raise new questions about treating ADHD in children
Vitamins Minerals vitamin E INCREASES the risk of prostate cancer
Testosterone If you prescribe AndroGel or Androderm (testosterone), you'll likely get a call about the strength
Vaccines giving Tdap and flu vaccines to pregnant women
Geriatrics too many anticholinergics in an elderly patient
Psychiatry you'll see even more patients on atypical antipsychotics
Gout Dosing and drug interactions with colchicine (Colcrys) for acute gout are still causing confusion
Diabetes Byetta WITH Lantus for type 2 diabetes
Urinary Tract Infections Which antibiotics should you use for urinary tract infections in elderly patients
NSAIDs Is it okay for patients with uncomplicated hypertension to take NSAIDs