fall-preventionEN
💡 Anticholinergic burden is CUMULATIVE — add them up
| OTC/Rx | Drug | ACB |
|---|---|---|
| OTC | Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, PM products) | 3 |
| Rx | Oxybutynin (bladder) | 3 |
| Rx | Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant) | 3 |
| Rx | Promethazine (nausea) | 3 |
| Rx | Amitriptyline (TCA) | 3 |
3 drugs scoring 1 = similar risk to 1 drug scoring 3.
Total ACB >3 = significant fall and cognitive impairment risk.