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28th February 2024
A family member has asked you to make a home visit to review their father, a 79-year-old gentleman with increased delirium and confusion.
| Date | Drug Name | Dose | Route | Frequency | Prescribers Signature |
| 17/03/2023 | Memantine | 20mg | PO | OD | DR |
| 17/03/2023 | Amitriptyline | 10mg | PO | OD | DR |
| 17/03/2023 | GTN | 1 spray | SL | PRN | DR |
| 17/03/2023 | Fostair | 2 puffs | Inhale | BD | DR |
| 17/03/2023 | Amlodipine | 5mg | PO | OD | DR |
A family member has asked you to make a home visit to review their father, a 79-year-old gentleman with increased delirium and confusion. His past medical history includes migraines, COPD, smoker, hypertension, angina, and dementia. Before leaving the surgery and visiting his home, you check his medical record. You see the drugs listed above.
Which of the medications above could be contributing to his increased confusion and delirium and therefore should be stopped?
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