Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Indications and Contraindications
Indications and Contraindications
Anticholinergics can be used to treat many conditions, but they aren’t for
everyone. For example, these drugs aren’t usually prescribed for older people.
myasthenia gravis
hyperthyroidism
glaucoma
enlarged prostate
hypertension (high blood pressure)
urinary tract blockage
increased heart rate (tachycardia)
heart failure
severe dry mouth
hiatal hernia
severe constipation
liver disease
Down syndrome
Uses/ Indications
glycopyrrolate cream
oxybutynin oral tablets