Anticholinergics

Question 1

Neuroleptic-induced Parkinsonism

Answer 1

(Drug induced movement disorder)

• tremor
• rigidity
• akinesia (loss of ability to move your muscles voluntarily)

Question 2

Acute dystonia

Answer 2

(Drug induced movement disorder)

Abnormal positioning/spasm of muscles of the head/neck/limbs or trunk

Question 3

Acute akathsia

Answer 3

(Drug induced movement disorder)

• subjective feeling of restlessness
• fidgeting/pacing/inability to sit

Question 4

Tardive dyskinesia

Answer 4

(Drug induced movement disorder)

• after chronic use
• can be irreversible

Question 5

Anticholinergics

Answer 5

Anticholinergics are drugs that block the action of acetylcholine

Primary use: treatment of neuroleptic-induced movement disorder

Primary action: blockade of achetilcholine muscarinic receptors