Benztropine Flashcards

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Indication

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-Parkinson’s disease
-Control extrapyramidal adverse effects except for tardive dyskinesia
-Acute dystonia reactions

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Mechanism of Action

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Blocks acetylcholine action at cholinergic receptor sites. This restores the brain’s normal dopamine and acetylcholine balance which relaxes muscle movement and decreases drooling, rigidity, and tremor

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Contraindication

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Hypersensitivity

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Interactions

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TCA’s
Haloperidol- TD can worsen

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Side Effects

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Side Effects

CNS: Agitation, confusion, delirium, delusions, sedation, paranoia, psychosis

CV: Bradycardia, ,
othostatic hypotension, palpitations

EENT: Blurred vision, dry mouth, increased ocular pressure

GI: Constipation, N/V

GU: Urinary hesitancy, urinary retention

MS: Muscle spasms

SKIN: Decreased sweating, flushing

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Life-threatening SE

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CV: hypotension

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