Benztropine



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  • Contains / Salt: Benztropine


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?


    There are no side effects of Benztropine in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Benztropine safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Benztropine on breastfeeding women are very mild.

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


    There are no side effects of Benztropine on the kidneys.

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


    Using Benztropine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Benztropine on the heart have been reported.

    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?


    Forming a habit of Benztropine has not been reported.

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


    After taking Benztropine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Benztropine can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Benztropine only as per medical advice.

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


    Yes, this Benztropine works for mental disorders.

    Yes

Benztropine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Benztropine


    Taking Benztropine with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Benztropine


    Consuming Benztropine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    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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