Parkinsonism:
Indications for: Benztropine Injection
Adjunct in Parkinsonism, drug-induced extrapyramidal disorders.
Adult Dosage:
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 Dosage:
See Contraindications. Use cautiously in older children.
Benztropine Injection Contraindications:
Children <3yrs old.
Benztropine Injection 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.
See Also:
Benztropine Injection Classification:
Anticholinergic.
Benztropine Injection Interactions:
Paralytic ileus, hyperthermia, heat stroke with phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants. Antagonizes psychotropics.
Adverse Reactions:
Anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects, weakness, confusion, anhidrosis, excitement, GI upset, depression, lethargy, heat stroke, dysuria, toxic psychosis, rash.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Cogentin.
Drug Elimination:
Renal. Half-life: ~36 hours.
How Supplied:
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