Benztropine Mesylate
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- BENZTROPINE MESYLATE DESCRIPTION
- CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- BENZTROPINE MESYLATE CONTRAINDICATIONS
- WARNINGS
- PRECAUTIONS
- BENZTROPINE MESYLATE ADVERSE REACTIONS
- OVERDOSAGE
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- HOW SUPPLIED
- STORAGE AND HANDLING
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE DESCRIPTION

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
INDICATIONS & USAGE
PRECAUTIONS) due to neuroleptic drugs (e.g., phenothiazines).
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE CONTRAINDICATIONS
WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
GeneralDrug Interactions
WARNINGS).
Pediatric Use
CONTRAINDICATIONS).
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE ADVERSE REACTIONS
CardiovascularTachycardia.
DigestiveParalytic ileus, constipation, vomiting, nausea, dry mouth.
Nervous System
Special SensesBlurred vision, dilated pupils.
UrogenitalUrinary retention, dysuria.
Metabolic/Immune or SkinOccasionally, an allergic reaction, e.g., skin rash, develops. If this cannot be controlled by dosage reduction, the medication should be discontinued.
OtherHeat stroke, hyperthermia, fever.
OVERDOSAGE
ManifestationsTreatment
* A second injection may be given after 2 hours if required. Otherwise treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Induce emesis or perform gastric lavage (contraindicated in precomatose convulsive, or psychotic states). Maintain respiration. A short-acting barbiturate may be used for CNS excitement, but with caution to avoid subsequent depression; supportive care for depression (avoid convulsant stimulants such as picrotoxin, pentylenetetrazole, or bemegride); artificial respiration for severe depression; a local miotic for mydriasis and cyclopegia; ice bags or other cold applications and alcohol sponges for hyperpyrexia, a vasopressor and fluids for circulatory collapse. Darken room for photophobia.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Postencephalitic and Idiopathic Parkinsonism
Drug-Induced Extrapyramidal Disorders
HOW SUPPLIED
STORAGE AND HANDLING
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION


Benztropine MesylateBENZTROPINE MESYLATE TABLET
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