EPS Management · Anticholinergics & Beta-Blockers

Benztropine

Brand: Cogentin

Anticholinergic / Antiparkinsonian agent

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1.What is benztropine's mechanism and primary indication?

2.How do you treat an acute dystonic reaction?

3.Can benztropine treat akathisia?

4.Can benztropine treat tardive dyskinesia?

5.What anticholinergic side effects does benztropine cause?

6.When should benztropine be reassessed for discontinuation?

7.Why is benztropine particularly risky in elderly patients?

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