Benztropine
What class of drug is benztropine?
Anticholinergic agent
What class of drug is carbidopa-levodopa?
Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agent
What class of drug is rivastigmine?
Cholinesterase inhibitor
What class of drug is pyridostigmine?
Cholinesterase inhibitor
What class of drug is Beta-interferon?
Immunomodulator (Interferon)
What class of drug is fingolimod?
S1P receptor modulator
What class of drug is cyclobenzaprine?
Skeletal muscle relaxant
What is benztropine used for?
Parkinsonism, EPS from antipsychotics
What is carbidopa-levodopa used for?
Parkinson's disease, Parkinsonism
What is rivastigmine used for?
Mild to moderate dementia
What is pyridostigmine used for?
Myasthenia gravis, neuromuscular blockade reversal, nerve agent prophylaxis
What is beta-interferon used for?
RRMS, CIS, active secondary progressive MS
What is fingolimod used for?
RRMS, CIS, active secondary progressive MS
What is cyclobenzaprine used for?
Short term relief of muscle spasms
What are some common side effects of benztropine?
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Constipation
Dizziness
What are some common side effects of carbidopa-levodopa?
Nausea
Dizziness
Dyskinesia
Vivid dreams
What are some common side effects of rivastigmine?
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss
Dizziness
What are some common side effects of pyridostigmine?
GI upset
Muscle cramps
Sweating
Blurred vision
What are some common side effects of beta-interferon?
Flu-like symptoms
Injection side reactions
Fatigue
What are some common side effects of fingolimod?
Headache
Diarrhea
Back pain
Fatigue
What are some common side effects of cyclobenzaprine?
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Constipation
What are some adverse reactions to benztropine?
Confusion
Hallucinations
Tachycardia
Heat stroke
Urinary retention
What are some adverse reactions to carbidopa-levodopa?
Hallucinations
Impulse control issues
NMS
Melanoma risk
What are some adverse reactions to rivastigmine?
Bradycardia
Seizures
EPS
GI bleeding
Hallucinations
What are some adverse reactions to pyridostigmine?
Cholinergic crisis
Bradycardia
Respiratory distress
Allergic reactions
What are some adverse reactions to beta-interferon?
Depression
Hepatotoxicity
Blood dyscrasias
Skin necrosis
What are some adverse reactions to fingolimod?
Bradycardia
Macular edema
Infections
Liver injury
Skin cancer
What are some adverse reactions for cyclobenzaprine?
Arrhythmias
Serotonin syndrome
CNS depression
Confusion
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed benztropine?
Stay hydrated
Report mental changes
Caution with CNS depressants
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed carbidopa-levodopa?
Avoid high-protein meals
Don't stop abruptly
Monitor mood/movement
Caution with driving
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed rivastigmine?
Take with food
Monitor weight
Avoid abrupt stop
Report confusion or bleeding
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed pyridostigmine?
Take with food
Follow timing
Wear medical ID
Report overdose signs
Avoid alcohol
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed beta-interferon?
Rotate sites
Manage flu symptoms
Monitor labs/mood
Report liver or mental changes
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed fingolimod?
Monitor heart rate
Avoid live vaccines
Use contraceptives
Report vision/infection signs
What are some teaching points for a patient prescribed cyclobenzaprine?
Avoid alcohol/CNS depressants
Short-term use
Caution with driving
Report cardiac/CNS symptoms