Benztropine (Cogentin)
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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" 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
Benztropine (Cogentin)