Benztropine

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (16 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

29 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Benztropine is classified as a synthetic muscarinic receptor antagonist, also known as an anticholinergic drug, and shares a structural resemblance with diphenhydramine and atropine. Benztropine is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunctive therapy for various forms of parkinsonism, including idiopathic and postencephalitic parkinsonism. This medication extends its therapeutic application beyond Parkinson disease, effectively addressing drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms and playing a crucial role in preventing and treating acute dystonic reactions. Due to its prolonged duration of action, benztropine requires less frequent dosing than diphenhydramine.

Benztropine exerts its action in the central nervous system (CNS) and smooth muscles by competing with acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors. Consequently, it reduces central cholinergic effects by blocking muscarinic receptors, which appears to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson disease. With a lower level of CNS stimulation than trihexyphenidyl, benztropine is the preferred drug for geriatric patients. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, administration, contraindications, and adverse effects of benztropine in managing Parkinson disease. This activity is tailored to provide interprofessional healthcare team members with the knowledge necessary for making well-informed decisions regarding the use of benztropine in diverse clinical scenarios.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the approved indications for benztropine, recognizing its role as an adjunctive therapy in various forms of parkinsonism, including idiopathic and postencephalitic parkinsonism.

  • Implement proper dosing strategies for benztropine, considering its prolonged duration of action and adjusting dosages according to individual patient needs.

  • Assess patients for potential adverse effects and drug interactions associated with benztropine, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of its impact on the central nervous system.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated efforts in managing Parkinson disease and associated conditions with benztropine.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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