Prescription Required
Benztropine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benztropine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Benztropine safe for pregnant women?
Benztropine is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Benztropine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Benztropine as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Kidneys?
Benztropine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Liver?
Benztropine is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Benztropine on the Heart?
Benztropine has very mild side effects on the heart.
Benztropine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benztropine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Benztropine habit forming or addictive?
Benztropine is not addictive in nature.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Benztropine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Benztropine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benztropine
Taking Benztropine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benztropine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Benztropine as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
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