Medication burden and anticholinergic use are associated with overt HE in individuals with cirrhosis.

Jonathan A MontroseArchita DesaiLauren NephewKavish R PatidarMarwan S GhabrilNoll L CampbellNaga ChalasaniYingjie QiuMatthew E HaysEric S Orman

Published in: Hepatology communications (2024)

Anticholinergic use and medication burden are both associated with HE-related hospitalizations, particularly in those with a history of HE. Special considerations to limit anticholinergics and minimize overall medication burden should be tested for potential benefit in this population.

Keyphrases

healthcare
adverse drug
risk factors
emergency department
human health
risk assessment
climate change