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What is the drug classification of Cogentin?
What is the dose range for Cogentin?
1-4 mg qid/bid
What is one of the pharmacological actions of Cogentin?
Which of the following are therapeutic uses of Cogentin? (Select all that apply)
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What are some common side effects of Cogentin?
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What are adverse effects of Cogentin?
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Which medications or food can interact with Cogentin?
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What is an important nursing intervention when administering Cogentin?
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When should you monitor urine output for patients taking Cogentin?
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Study Notes
Drug Classification
- Benzotropine is classified as an anticholinergic agent and is also used as an anti-Parkinson's medication.
Dose Range
- Typical oral dosage is 1-4 mg, administered four times daily or twice daily depending on the case.
Pharmacological Action
- Benzotropine blocks acetylcholine by occupying its receptor sites, thus mitigating excessive cholinergic activity.
- It also inhibits dopamine reuptake, enhancing the effects of dopamine in the brain.
Therapeutic Uses
- Primarily used to manage extrapyramidal symptoms caused by antipsychotic medications.
- Effective in treating tremors and muscle stiffness associated with Parkinson's disease and other related disorders.
Side Effects
- Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, and amnesia.
- Psychological effects can include depression and hallucinations.
- Adverse effects may consist of tachycardia, palpitations, urinary retention, and paralytic ileus.
Medication/Food Interactions
- Benzotropine’s effects are amplified when taken with other anticholinergic medications, such as antihistamines and tricyclic antidepressants.
- Antacids and antidiarrheals can reduce the absorption of the medication, necessitating careful timing of doses.
Nursing Interventions/Client Education
- Administer medication as prescribed and taper gradually when discontinuing.
- Advise patients to avoid driving if drowsiness occurs and to practice good oral hygiene to counteract dry mouth effects.
- Educate on the potential for orthostatic hypotension and precautions against overheating due to decreased sweating.
- Instruct to avoid antacids and antidiarrheals within 1-2 hours of taking benzotropine.
Nursing Administration (Concerns)
- Give medication orally with food to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Monitor for difficulties in speaking or swallowing, along with urine output.
- Special caution should be given to patients with closed-angle glaucoma, psychosis, dementia, tachycardia, or cardiovascular disease, especially in children under three.
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
- Indicators of effective treatment include a noticeable decrease in involuntary muscle movements and reduced muscle stiffness.
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