title: Acute dystonic reaction with rivastigmine.
abstract: Dystonic reactions are adverse extrapyramidal side effects and are common to antipsychotics, antiemetics, and a variety of other drugs. Rivastigmine, an anticholinesterase of carbamate variety, is well tolerated. A case of acute dystonic reaction with rivastigmine patch is being reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Dr RML Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, GGS-IP University, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi, India 110001. vikasdhikav@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Vikas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dhikav
authors.forename: Kuljeet Singh
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Anand
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D020821:Dystonic Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000008:administration & dosage; D048448:Phenylcarbamates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000068836:Rivastigmine; D057968:Transdermal Patch; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D048448:Phenylcarbamates; D000068836:Rivastigmine; D003975:Diazepam