Anticholinergic Burden and Safety Outcomes in Older Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Anticholinergic Burden and Safety Outcomes in Older Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Aim: Older patients with chronic hepatitis C infection starting direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are frequently prescribed multiple medications that may be categorized as inappropriate. Anticholinergic burden has been shown to be a predictor of adverse health and functional outcomes. Different scales...

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Main Authors: Patricia Amoros-Reboredo, Dolors Soy, Marta Hernandez-Hernandez, Sabela Lens, Conxita Mestres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
ageing
patient safety
drug use
adverse events
polypharmacy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/11/3776

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