What is cogentin classified as?

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.

What schedule drug is cogentin?

Cogentin is used in the treatment of extrapyramidal reaction; parkinson’s disease and belongs to the drug class anticholinergic antiparkinson agents. FDA has not classified the drug for risk during pregnancy. Cogentin 0.5 MG is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

What drug class is Benztropine?

Benztropine is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) to help to decrease symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Is Benztropine a psychotropic medication?

Diphenhydramine and hydroxyzine, primarily antihistaminic agents, are used to treat extrapyramidal side effects from antipsychotics. They are also used to treat agitation, anxiety, and aggression. Benztropine and trihexyphenidyl are used to treat extrapyramidal/parkinsonian side effects from antipsychotic medications.

How old do you have to be to take Cogentin?

Use caution in patients with GI obstruction, tachycardia, prostatic hyperplasia/urinary stricture, and glaucoma Response in the elderly >65 years of age may be altered; initiate at low doses and increase PRN while monitoring adverse effects Use with caution in children >3 years of age due to anticholinergic effects

What kind of drug is Cogentin used for?

Cogentin (benztropine) is an antiparkinsonian drug in a class of drugs called anticholinergics. These drugs work by blocking a naturally occurring substance called acetylcholine.

How to report suspected adverse reactions to Cogentin?

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Oak Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-932-5676 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. Since there is no significant difference in onset of effect after intravenous or intramuscular injection, usually there is no need to use the intravenous route.

When to take Cogentin before or after antacids?

To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Take this medication at least 1 hour before antacids containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium. Allow at least 1-2 hours between doses of benztropine and certain drugs for diarrhea (adsorbent antidiarrheals such as kaolin, pectin, attapulgite).