Identification of medications that cause cognitive impairment in older people: the case of oxybutynin chloride
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Oxybutynin chloride can cause cognitive impairment in older people. This drug is an antispasmodic sold under the trade name Ditropan. It is an anticholinergic drug and can cross the blood-brain barrier. Cognitive ability was tested in 12 volunteers 65 years or older after they took oxybutynin chloride, a placebo, or diphenhydramine hydrochloride, another anticholinergic drug. Oxybutynin caused deficiencies on 7 of 15 cognitive measures.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1998
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Impact of a cost-sharing drug insurance plan on drug utilization among older people
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This article examines the impact of a cost-sharing insurance plan for prescription drugs implemented in Quebec, Canada on the monthly consumption of benzodiazepines, nitrates, antihypertensive agents, and anticoagulants among the elderly. The additional costs associated with the prescription plan did not significantly influence consumption levels of these types of medications.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Community-acquired thoracic empyema in older people
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A study comparing the effects of community-acquired thoracic empyema in elderly and younger patients is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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