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benztropine
GENERIC NAME |
benztropine mezylate
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benztropine
TRADE NAME |
Cogentin®
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benztropine
CLASSIFICATION 3 |
Cholinergic blocker
Anticholinergic Antiparkinson agent |
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benztropine
ACTION, MECHANISM OF |
Blocks central acetylcholine receptor sites in the autonomic nervous system
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benztropine
USES -4 |
parkinsonian symptoms, extrapyramidal symptoms associated with neuroleptic products, acute dystonia, hypersalivation
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benztropine
CONTRAINDICATIONS -3 |
Narrow-angle glaucoma, GI obstruction, myasthenia gravis
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benztropine
ADVERSE EFFECTS -7 |
Dry mouth and constipation, urinary retention, headache, dizziness, PARALYTIC ILEUS, HYPERTHERMIA
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benztropine
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS -5 |
Monitor I&O, assess for urinary retention (palpate bladder if so), assess for constipation (increase fluids, bulk, exercise; assess bowel sounds to rule our paralytic ileus), Assess mental status, assess for tolerance building
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benztropine
CONTRAINDICATIONS -3 |
Narrow-angle glaucoma, GI obstruction, myasthenia gravis
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benztropine
ADVERSE EFFECTS -7 |
Dry mouth and constipation, urinary retention, headache, dizziness, PARALYTIC ILEUS, HYPERTHERMIA
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benztropine
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS -5 |
Monitor I&O, assess for urinary retention (palpate bladder if so), assess for constipation (increase fluids, bulk, exercise; assess bowel sounds to rule our paralytic ileus), Assess mental status, assess for tolerance building
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benztropine
INTERACTIONS -4 |
Amantadine, phenothizines, tricyclic antidepressants (increased good & bad effects)
Cholinergesterase inhibitors (decreased effects) |
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benztropine
PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION -3 |
~Void before taking to reduce retention
~Avoid driving or other hazardous activities, drowsiness may occur ~Avoid cough and cold meds w/ alcohol, and antihistamines unless prescribed (separate antacids by 2 to 4 hours) |
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benztropine
EVALUATION |
Absence of involuntary movements
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