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WHAT IS IT?
Benztropine is an anticholinergic (anti-msucarinic) medication.
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
Parkinson disease/Parkinsonian symptoms: this medication is used to control tremor and rigidity in this population of patients.
Acute dystonia: anticholinergic medications like this one are used to treat acute dystonia.
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
FURTHER READING
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Page Updated:08.30.2016