Work out anticholinergic burden instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Sums the Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden scale, where each medicine contributes 1, 2 or 3 points according to its anticholinergic activity.
ACB scale
Total = 1 x medicines scoring 1 + 2 x medicines scoring 2 + 3 x medicines scoring 3; a total of 3 or more is considered clinically relevant
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Strongly anticholinergic agents such as amitriptyline, oxybutynin, chlorphenamine and hyoscine.
Falls, confusion, urinary retention, constipation and accelerated cognitive decline in older adults.