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EspañolBenztropine Mesylate overview
Generic Names:
Benztropine Mesylate
Uses:
Treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease or side effects of other drugs.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiparkinsonian
Forms:
Tablet, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Benztropine Mesylate used for?
Benztropine mesylate is a medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. The drug is also used to treat movement problems associated with certain psychiatric drugs. Benztropine mesylate belongs to a class of drugs called anticholinergics. Benztropine mesylate is a generic drug also sold under the brand name Cogentin. Benztropine mesylate has been available for years. In the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement problems, benztropine mesylate use is common.
What form(s) does Benztropine Mesylate come in
Tablet
Liquid
What are common Benztropine Mesylate doses?
Tablet 0.5MG
Tablet 1MG
Tablet 2MG
Vial 2ML of 1MG/ML
Ampule 2ML of 1MG/ML
Common Benztropine Mesylate prescriptions
Benztropine Mesylate
2ml of 1mg/ml ampuleBenztropine Mesylate
0.5mg tabletBenztropine Mesylate
1mg tabletBenztropine Mesylate
2mg tabletBenztropine Mesylate
2ml of 1mg/ml vial
How to take Benztropine Mesylate
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
What to do if you miss a dose of Benztropine Mesylate
If it is almost time for your next usual dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Benztropine Mesylate contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to benztropine.
Benztropine Mesylate warnings
Unexplained high fever
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
This medicine may make you sweat less and cause your body to get too hot. Be careful in hot weather, while you are exercising, or if using a sauna or whirlpool.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, glaucoma, stomach or bowel problems, enlarged prostate, tardive dyskinesia, or heart rhythm problems. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Stomach or bowel problems (including paralytic ileus)Glaucoma
This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Benztropine Mesylate interactions
Tell your doctor if this medicine causes muscle weakness. If your neck muscles are stiff and suddenly become weak, your doctor may need to lower the dose you are taking.
This medicine may make you sweat less and cause your body to get too hot. Be careful in hot weather, while you are exercising, or if using a sauna or whirlpool.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Some medicines can affect how benztropine works. Tell your doctor if you are using medicine for depression or mental illness (including haloperidol, phenothiazines, or TCAs).
Benztropine Mesylate side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe eye pain, constipation, or stomach pain
Unexplained high fever
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Decrease in urine volume, painful urination
Confusion or excitement, seeing or hearing things that are not there
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Muscle weakness, difficulty with moving
Less Serious Side Effects
Trouble urinating
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Nausea, vomiting