Abstract
Deliria are a common phenomenon in clinical practise. Predisposing factors are age > 70 yr, dementia, substance abuse, and polypharmacy. Precipitating factors are just as varied and range from infections, dehydration, and surgical intervention to alcohol and drug withdrawal. Anticholinergic and/or dopaminergic substances may also trigger deliria. This review presents medical treatment options for delirium from current literature and points out substances, which may potentially cause deliria.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
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Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Benzodiazepines / adverse effects
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Brain / drug effects
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Brain / physiopathology
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Cholinergic Antagonists / adverse effects
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
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Delirium / drug therapy*
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Delirium / etiology
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Delirium / physiopathology
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Dopamine Agents / adverse effects
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Humans
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Neurotransmitter Agents / physiology
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Antipsychotic Agents
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Cholinergic Antagonists
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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Dopamine Agents
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Neurotransmitter Agents
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Benzodiazepines