anticholinergic

drug
Also known as: cholinergic blocking drug, parasympatholytic drug

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antiemetics

  • In antiemetic

    Anticholinergic drugs and antihistamines are effective against motion sickness. Although many are available for use, none is entirely free from side effects (e.g., dry mouth and blurred vision with the anticholinergics, drowsiness with the antihistamines). The most-effective drugs in this group are the anticholinergic drug…

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dementia

  • Alzheimer disease
    In dementia

    …of certain prescription drugs, especially anticholinergic agents, which are used to treat a variety of conditions, including allergies, bladder disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and depression.

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  • epilepsy
    In nervous system disease: Dementia

    …use of certain drugs, including anticholinergic agents, commonly prescribed for bladder disorders, allergies, and some other medical conditions, are associated with an increased risk of dementia, particularly in individuals over age 55.

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