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Benztropine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Benztropine Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Benztropine is a highly anticholinergic medication that is primarily used for movement disorders.
Antipsychotics can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects that can help be managed with benztropine.
Because benztropine is highly anticholinergic, it can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation and contribute to falls and confusion, particularly in our elderly population.
While benztropine is classified as an anti-Parkinson's agent, it is rarely used for that indication as it has a high incidence of anticholinergic adverse effects (particularly at the doses that are required for benefit).
Antipsychotics can cause extrapyramidal adverse effects that can help be managed with benztropine.
Because benztropine is highly anticholinergic, it can cause dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation and contribute to falls and confusion, particularly in our elderly population.
While benztropine is classified as an anti-Parkinson's agent, it is rarely used for that indication as it has a high incidence of anticholinergic adverse effects (particularly at the doses that are required for benefit).
Released:
Jul 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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