Pharmacology. Benztropine is an antimuscarinic agent with pharmacologic activity similar to that of atropine. The drug also exhibits antihistaminic properties. Benztropine is used for the treatment of parkinsonism and the control of extrapyramidal side effects associated with neuroleptic use.

Indications. Benztropine is an alternative in adults to diphenhydramine (the drug of choice for children) for the treatment of acute dystonic reactions associated with neuroleptics or metoclopramide. It has a longer duration of action than does diphenhydramine and is administered twice daily. Note: It is not effective for tardive dyskinesia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (See Hyperthermia).

Contraindications

1. 
   

   Angle-closure glaucoma.

   
   
2. 
   

   Obstructive uropathy (prostatic hypertrophy).

   Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue

   Share this:

   • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
   • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

   Related

   Related posts:

   Anesthetics, Local Special Considerations in Pediatric Patients Anticonvulsants, Newer Emergency Evaluation and Treatment Beta2-Adrenergic Stimulants Copper