BENZ-troe-peen 
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
Absorption: Well absorbed following PO and IM administration. IV administration results in complete bioavailability.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.
Half-life: Unknown.
(antidyskinetic activity)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 hr | several days | 24 hr |
| IM, IV | within min | unknown | 24 hr |
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