What is BENZTROPINE MESYLATE used for?

BENZTROPINE MESYLATE (brand name BENZTROPINE MESYLATE) is a Other indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Benztropine mesylate tablets, phenothiazines)..

How does BENZTROPINE MESYLATE work?

BENZTROPINE MESYLATE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of BENZTROPINE MESYLATE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for BENZTROPINE MESYLATE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is BENZTROPINE MESYLATE the same as BENZTROPINE MESYLATE?

BENZTROPINE MESYLATE is a brand name for BENZTROPINE MESYLATE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

BENZTROPINE MESYLATE

Other

Brand names: BENZTROPINE MESYLATE

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Benztropine mesylate tablets

phenothiazines).

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to benztropine mesylate tablets or to any component of the tablets. Because of its atropine-like side effects
• this drug is contraindicated in pediatric patients under three years of age
• and should be used with caution in older pediatric patients.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Safe use in pregnancy has not been established
Paralytic ileus, hyperthermia and heat stroke, all of which have sometimes been fatal, have occurred in patients taking anticholinergic-type antiparkinsonism drugs, including benztropine mesylate, in combination with phenothiazines and/or tricyclic antidepressants
Severe anhidrosis and fatal hyperthermia have occurred

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Tremor

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Weight Gain

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Depression

0.1-1%

Constipation

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → BENZTROPINE MESYLATE openFDA label JSON → BENZTROPINE MESYLATE FAERS adverse-event reports → BENZTROPINE MESYLATE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of BENZTROPINE MESYLATE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral