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Benztropine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Benztropine mesylate 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg; scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Anticholinergic.
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How Supplied
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Manufacturer
Mechanism of Action
Benztropine mesylate possesses both anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects, although only the former have been established as therapeutically significant in the management of parkinsonism.
Benztropine Indications
Indications
Adjunct in Parkinsonism, drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders.
Benztropine Dosage and Administration
Adult
Parkinsonism: initially 0.5–1mg at bedtime. May increase by 0.5mg at 5–6 day intervals; max 6mg daily. Extrapyramidal disorders: 1–4mg 1–2 times daily. Acute dystonic reactions: 1–2mg IM or IV.
Children
See Contraindications. Use cautiously in older children.
Benztropine Contraindications
Contraindications
Children <3yrs old.
Benztropine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Benztropine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Tardive dyskinesia: not recommended. Narrow-angle glaucoma. Tachycardia. Psychosis. Prostatic hypertrophy. GI or GU obstruction. Chronically ill. Alcoholics. CNS disease. Exposure to extreme heat. Elderly. Pregnancy.
Benztropine Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Renal. Half-life: ~36 hours.
Benztropine Interactions
Interactions
Paralytic ileus, hyperthermia, heat stroke with phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants. Antagonizes psychotropics.
Benztropine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects, weakness, confusion, anhidrosis, excitement, GI upset, depression, lethargy, heat stroke, dysuria, toxic psychosis, rash.
Benztropine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Benztropine Note
Notes
Tabs formerly known under the brand name Cogentin.
Benztropine Patient Counseling
See Literature
