Phenothiazine-induced oculogyric crisis.
Extrapyramidal symptoms such as torticollis, oculogyric crisis and blepharospasm are typical manifestations of phenothiazine-induced drug reactions. Widespread use of such drugs, especially in children make these symptoms relatively commonplace. A case of phenothiazine-induced oculogyric crisis is presented. Included is a discussion of phenothiazine pharmacology.
D000328:Adult; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011346:Prochlorperazine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014103:Torticollis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds; D011346:Prochlorperazine