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benztropine

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benztropine /benz·tro·pine/ (benz´tro-pēn) an antidyskinetic used as the mesylate salt in the treatment of parkinsonism and for the control of drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.
benztropine [benz´tro-pēn]
an antidyskinetic used as the mesylate salt in the treatment of parkinsonism and for the control of drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions (except tardive dyskinesia); administered orally, intramuscularly, and intravenously.

benztropine
Cogentin® Neurology An anticholinergic used to manage parkinsonism Adverse effects Usually dose related–nervousness, impaired memory, numbness, listlessness, depression, confusion, excitement, hallucinations with high doses; GI–dry mouth, constipation, N&V, blurred vision, mydriasis, hyperthermia, anidrosis, urinary retention, dysuria, weakness, rash, tachycardia


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He may either opt for Iontophoresis or oral medications like Diazepam, Indomethacin and Benztropine which could prove handy in the reducing sweat.
Other researchers reported efficacy with benztropine 1-2 mg/day in one patient, but we were unable to locate the original article (Hosp.
Current medications included insulin NPH 30 U subcutaneously, pioglitazone 30 mg daily, nifedipine XL 120 mg daily, amiodarone 100 mg daily, thiothixene 30 mg twice a day, benztropine 1 mg twice a day, and potassium chloride 20 mEq daily.
 
 
 
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