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.