Catalog

Acute dystonic reaction

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Link to WHO Definition

Acute dystonic reaction – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1031562091

This is dystonia – a disorder of involuntary muscle contractions – occuring acutely in the setting of an adverse reaction to one or two doses of dopamine blocking medication. Facial contractions, eye movements, and uncontrolled twisting of the head, neck, and back are characteristic features.