Cogentin (Benztropine Mesylate Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 26, 2012

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Cogentin Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Cogentin (benztropine mesylate) is a medication that belongs to the drug class called anti-Parkinson's agents and anticholinergic agents. Cogentin is available as a generic drug. Cogentin is prescribed for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related drug-induced side effects. Common side effects of Cogentin include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, sleeplessness, or trembling of the hands.

Cogentin usual adult dose ranges from 0.5 - 6 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses. Drug interactions include tranquilizers (for example, Thorazine [chlorpromazine]), Symmetrel (amantadine), quinidine and digoxin. Cogentin should be avoided in pregnant women unless the risk outweighs the benefits and it is found in breast milk.

Our Cogentin Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Cogentin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Benztropine mesylate structural formula illustration

Benztropine mesylate is a crystalline white powder, very soluble in water, and has a molecular weight of 403.54. COGENTIN* (Benztropine Mesylate) is supplied as a sterile injection for intravenous and intramuscular use.

Each milliliter of the injection contains:

Benztropine mesylate ..........1 mg

For use as an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of parkinsonism.

Useful also in the control of extrapyramidal disorders (except tardive dyskinesia — see PRECAUTIONS) due to neuroleptic drugs (e.g., phenothiazines).

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What is Cogentin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Cogentin Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using benztropine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

high fever;
headache, dizziness, weakness, and hot dry skin with no sweating;
feeling like you might pass out;
severe stomach pain;
chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate;
painful or difficult swallowing;
impotence, trouble having an orgasm;

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What is Cogentin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Cogentin Consumer Information: Uses

Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease.

Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs...

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