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Old 02-20-2016, 08:39 AM
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Let me expand on this delirium topic a bit.

Cipro and other fluoroquinolones have been known to enter the brain since they were approved by the FDA. They had a warning for the elderly who seem to have this problem more than younger patients, to be given lower doses for treatments.

The elderly also get a form of delirium from H2 antagonists. (like Zantac and Pepcid).

Today the data bases for pharmacies also flag anticholinergic drugs for the elderly.

But I was surprised to see penicillin listed on that article as a potential culprit!
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