Gene/Protein
Disease
Symptom
Drug
Enzyme
Compound
Pivot Concepts:
Gene/Protein
Disease
Symptom
Drug
Enzyme
Compound
Target Concepts:
Gene/Protein
Disease
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Enzyme
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Query: UMLS:C0043352 (
xerostomia
)
4,250
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
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.
...
PMID:Antimuscarinics in Older People: Dry Mouth and Beyond. 2718 34
