BEERS REMS
Absorption: Well absorbed following PO and IM administration. IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Unknown.
Half-Life: Unknown.
(antidyskinetic activity)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | 12 hr | several days | 24 hr |
IM, IV | within min | unknown | 24 hr |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: arrhythmias, hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia
Derm: ↓sweating
EENT: blurred vision, dry eyes, mydriasis
GI: constipation, dry mouth, ileus, nausea
GU: hesitancy, urinary retention
Neuro: confusion, depression, dizziness, hallucinations, headache, sedation, weakness
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Parkinsonism
Acute Dystonic Reactions
Drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Reactions
IV Administration: