Anticholinergic drugs in treatment of neuroleptic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms.

Dinesh K. Arya MB BS, MDpsych, DPM, MRCPsych, DM
Consultant Psychiatrist, Masterton Hospital, Masterton, New Zealand
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Wellington School of Medicine, University of Otago, New Zealand.

I. Indications for use
II. Important considerations before anticholinergic treatment

I. Indications for use

Summary

Introduction

Indications for Use

Long-term Maintenance

Risk factors for EPS

Conclusions

II. Important considerations before anticholinergic treatment

Summary

Introduction

Side Effects

Treatment of Side Effects

Concomitant Neuroleptics

Medical and Surgical Considerations

Patients with Cognitive Impairment

Abuse Potential

Interaction with neuroleptics

Termination of anticholinergics

Advantages and Disadvantages of Anticholinergics

Conclusions

III. References

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