title: Antimuscarinics in Older People: Dry Mouth and Beyond.
abstract: Many common prescription and over-the-counter medications have antimuscarinic effects. Antimuscarinics are a well recognized cause of dry mouth, with potential to cause other physical and cognitive adverse effects. A comprehensive medication review in a patient presenting with dry mouth can lead to overall health improvements. Scoring systems can be helpful in identifying antimuscarinic drugs and their adverse effects. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Antimuscarinic drug use is prevalent and a common cause of dry mouth. Older people are particularly susceptible to antimuscarinic adverse effects.
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bostock
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D018759:Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects; D000368:Aged; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000009:adverse effects; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008333:Mandelic Acids / Q000009:adverse effects; D054539:Medication Therapy Management; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019338:Polypharmacy; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000009:adverse effects; D064804:Urological Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D018759:Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D008333:Mandelic Acids; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; D064804:Urological Agents; D000639:Amitriptyline; D011899:Ranitidine; C005419:oxybutynin