Benztropine

Prescription Required



  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Storage: Store at room temperature


Benztropine Information



Benztropine Benefits & Uses

Benztropine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Benztropine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Parkinson's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice


Benztropine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benztropine is used -

Moderate

Mild

Benztropine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Benztropine safe for pregnant women?


    Benztropine is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Benztropine safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Benztropine as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Benztropine on the Kidneys?


    Benztropine does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Benztropine on the Liver?


    Benztropine is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Benztropine on the Heart?


    Benztropine has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Benztropine with Other Drugs

Benztropine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Benztropine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benztropine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Benztropine

  • Is this Benztropine habit forming or addictive?


    Benztropine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Benztropine can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Benztropine only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Benztropine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Benztropine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Benztropine


    Taking Benztropine with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Benztropine


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Benztropine as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cogentin® (benztropine mesylate injection)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 54-55



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