Bentyl : Dicyclomine

From Clinfowiki
Revision as of 00:20, 30 May 2006 by Aimanma (Talk | contribs)

(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

Back to

CDS

Medication-Based Safety Rules

Potentially Inappropriate Medication Based on Upated Beers Criteria

List of Potentially Inappropriate Medications for Older Adults: 65 and Older


References

Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, et al. Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults:Results of a US Consensus Panel of Experts. Archives of Interal Medicine. 2003;163:2716-2724


Concerns and Rules - Bentyl:Dicyclomine

(GI: gastrointestinal) antispasmodic drugs are highly anticholinergic and have uncertain effectiveness. These drugs should be avoided (especially for long-term use)