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benztropine
GENERIC NAME
benztropine mezylate
benztropine
TRADE NAME
Cogentin®
benztropine
CLASSIFICATION
3
Cholinergic blocker
Anticholinergic
Antiparkinson agent
benztropine
ACTION, MECHANISM OF
Blocks central acetylcholine receptor sites in the autonomic nervous system
benztropine
USES -4
parkinsonian symptoms, extrapyramidal symptoms associated with neuroleptic products, acute dystonia, hypersalivation
benztropine
CONTRAINDICATIONS -3
Narrow-angle glaucoma, GI obstruction, myasthenia gravis
benztropine
ADVERSE EFFECTS -7
Dry mouth and constipation, urinary retention, headache, dizziness, PARALYTIC ILEUS, HYPERTHERMIA
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
benztropine
CONTRAINDICATIONS -3
Narrow-angle glaucoma, GI obstruction, myasthenia gravis
benztropine
ADVERSE EFFECTS -7
Dry mouth and constipation, urinary retention, headache, dizziness, PARALYTIC ILEUS, HYPERTHERMIA
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
benztropine
INTERACTIONS -4
Amantadine, phenothizines, tricyclic antidepressants (increased good & bad effects)
Cholinergesterase inhibitors (decreased effects)
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)
benztropine
EVALUATION
Absence of involuntary movements