Understanding older adults' medication decision making and behavior: A study on over-the-counter (OTC) anticholinergic medications

Older adults purchase and use over-the-counter (OTC) medications with potentially significant adverse effects. Some OTC medications, such as those with anticholinergic effects, are relatively contraindicated for use by older adults due to evidence of impaired cognition and other adverse effects.

Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - March 6, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Richard J. Holden, Preethi Srinivas, Noll L. Campbell, Daniel O. Clark, Kunal S. Bodke, Youngbok Hong, Malaz A. Boustani, Denisha Ferguson, Christopher M. Callahan, the IU Brain Health Patient Safety Laboratory Source Type: research