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Urinary Antispasmodic Use and the Risks of Ventricular Arrhythmia and Sudden Death in Older Patients
Author(s) -
Wang Philip S.,
Levin Raisa,
Zhao Sean Z.,
Avorn Jerry
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50017.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacoeconomics , pharmacoepidemiology , family medicine , emergency medicine , medical prescription , intensive care medicine , pharmacology
The introduction of new medications to treat overactive bladder has resulted in a significant increase in the number of individuals with this condition who use medications for symptoms. Formal epidemiological studies of the safety of these medications in typical patient populations are lacking, particularly studies of serious events. We sought to determine whether the use of urinary antispasmodics increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias or sudden death.