Dystonia (acute, antipsychotic-induced)
- Give parenteral antimuscarinic/antihistamine promptly
- benztropine or diphenhydramine
- Response is usually rapid
- Continue short oral coverage to prevent recurrence
- Laryngeal dystonia is an airway emergency
- Reduce/switch offending dopamine blocker when feasible
Use at a glance
- Give parenteral antimuscarinic/antihistamine promptly
- benztropine or diphenhydramine
Choosing treatment
- Reduce/switch offending dopamine blocker when feasible
Practical pearls
- Response is usually rapid
- Laryngeal dystonia is an airway emergency
Other practical pearls
- Continue short oral coverage to prevent recurrence
Self-check
- What is recommended for Dystonia (acute, antipsychotic-induced)?
Give parenteral antimuscarinic/antihistamine promptly benztropine or diphenhydramine.
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