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Benztropine Flashcards

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What is benztropine used for?

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Prescribed to patients on antipsychotics to ameliorate dyskinaesias

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What is benztropine known for in overdose situations?

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Potent anticholinergic drug

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How does benztropine work?

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Synthetic drug containing active tropine component of atropine + diphenhydramine. Anticholinergic, antihistaminergic and dopamine reuptake inhibitor.

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How does a benztropine overdose present?

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Anticholinergic syndrome features: delirium, mydriasis, blurred vision, tachycardia, warm/flushed/dry skin, urinary retention, ileus

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Name three important management considerations for benztropine overdose.

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Sedation with benzos, IV fluids, insertion of IDC

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Discuss possible decontamination strategies for benztropine overdose.

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Activated charcoal within 2 hours

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What is an antidote that can be used in benztropine overdose?

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Physostigmine if delirium is not easily controlled with benzos

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