Promethazine induced acute dystonia: A case report

Authors

Jyothi C H, Department of Pharmacology, JJM Medical College, Davangere, KarnatakaFollow
Rudraiah H. GM, Department of General Surgery, JJM Medical College, DavangereFollow
Vidya H K, Department of Pharmacology, JJM Medical College, Davangere, KarnatakaFollow
Shashikala G, Department of Pharmacology, JJM Medical College, DavangereFollow

Abstract

Promethazine is a first generation antihistaminic belonging to phenothiazine family. Because of its strong anticholinergic property, it is used for the treatment of drug-induced dystonia, which is characterized by sustained or repetitive involuntary muscle contractions associated with twisting or repetitive movements with abnormal postures. Promethazine, which is used to treat dystonia, can itself rarely cause dystonia as an adverse effect. Here, we present a rare case of promethazine induced acute dystonia

Recommended Citation

C H, Jyothi; GM, Rudraiah H.; H K, Vidya; and G, Shashikala (2016) "Promethazine induced acute dystonia: A case report," Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences: Vol. 1: Iss. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjms/vol1/iss2/11