MED OF THE DAY: Benztropine (Cogentin)

Welcome to Med of the Day — new episodes drop every Monday. It's Med Monday!

 

In this episode: Benztropine (Cogentin) — an anticholinergic anti-Parkinson agent that blocks acetylcholine to reduce tremors and rigidity. The must-knows: watch for anticholinergic effects — dry mouth, constipation, tachycardia; plus arrhythmias, hypotension, and palpitations; assess for extrapyramidal symptoms; instruct patients to maintain good oral hygiene; and take it exactly as directed.

 

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