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Cholinergic Antagonist Use And The Risk Of Developing Dementia In Persons Aged 65 Years And Olders, Heidi N. Artz Schmaltz
Cholinergic Antagonist Use And The Risk Of Developing Dementia In Persons Aged 65 Years And Olders, Heidi N. Artz Schmaltz
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Anticholinergic medications cause a therapeutic or negative effect in the human body by blocking neuronal cholinergic receptors, thereby inhibiting the binding of acetylcholine in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. These medications have short-term side effects including dry mouth, constipation, visual impairments, or delirium; however, research regarding the long-term side effects is limited. The purpose of this systemic literature review is to determine the correlation between prolonged exposure to anticholinergic medications and the development of dementia. The literature databases PubMed, Cochrane Review, Science Direct (Elsevier), and DynaMed were utilized in this review. Journal articles published within the …