Benzotropine

Benztropine is used with other medicines to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness or tremors. Benztropine is also used to treat Parkinson-like symptoms caused by using certain medicines.

Introduction

Generic name: Benztropine (oral/injection)

Brand name: Cogentin

Dosage forms: injectable solution (1 mg/mL); oral tablet (0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg)

Drug class: Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Uses

Parkinson’s disease

Directions for use

  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

  • Benztropine oral is taken by mouth.

  • Benztropine is usually taken at bedtime.

  • Benztropine injection is given in a muscle or vein if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

  • Drink plenty of water to prevent dry mouth while taking benztropine.

  • Dry mouth may lead to gum disease or cavities. Brush and floss your teeth regularly and visit your dentist for routine dental care.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

  • Your symptoms may get worse if you stop using benztropine suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping any of your anti-Parkinson medications.

Side effects

Benztropine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Dry mouth that causes trouble talking or swallowing

  • Little or no urination

  • Uncontrolled muscle movements

  • Vomiting, severe constipation

  • Fast heartbeats

  • Muscle weakness

  • Blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights

  • Confusion, hallucinations

  • Severe skin rash.

Common side effects of benztropine may include:

  • Dry mouth

  • Blurred vision

  • Constipation

  • Nausea.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What drugs will affect benztropine?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • Other medicine to treat Parkinson’s disease

  • Medicine to treat depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or mental illness

  • Cold or allergy medicine (Benadryl and others)

  • Medicine to treat stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome

  • Medicine to treat overactive bladder

  • Bronchodilator asthma medication.

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