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Benztropine Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Benztropine
Generic Name: benztropine

Trade Name: Cogentin Indication treatment for Parkinson's disease

Action: exhibits anticholinergic properties (blocks acetylcholine) in the CNS to reduce rigidity and tremors
Therapeutic Class: Antiparkinson agent
Pharmacologic Class: Anticholinergic
Nursing Considerations:
 may lead to arrhythmias, hypotension, palpitations, and tachycardia
 anticholinergic effects like constipation, dry mouth
 assess for extrapyramidal symptoms
 instruct patient to take as directed
 instruct patient to maintain good oral hygiene

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