| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3250780 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A case of a dystonic reaction is presented that occurred after the use of prochlorperazine, metoclopramide and ondansetron for the treatment of post-operative nausea and vomiting. The onset of dystonia coincided temporally with the removal of a transdermal scopolamine patch used as adjunctive antiemetic therapy. Withdrawal of concurrently administered anticholinergic medication, after recent use of antiemetic medications with dopamine receptor (D2) inhibition, can unmask a dystonic reaction. This case also suggests that transdermal scopolamine may offer an innovative therapy for the treatment of acute dystonic reactions.
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Authors
Raymond J. Roberge,