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Benztropine is an anticholinergic drug used to reduce the side effects of antipsychotic treatment, such as pseudoparkinsonism and dystonia. It is also a second-line drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It improves tremor but not rigidity and bradykinesia. It is also sometimes used for dystonia, a rare disorder that causes abnormal muscle contraction.
Although not a psychotropic medication, Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication, which works in re-establishing the balance of certain chemicals in the nervous system.
Occasionally, healthcare providers may also prescribe Benztropine "off-label" to treat excess salivation ("drooling").
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Can benztropine mesylate get you high?
Benztropine mesylate is not used to get high. It is mostly used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is in the class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Anticholinergics block the action of certain neurotransmitters in the brain and block involuntary movements.
When would Cogentin be used as an antidote?
It may be proven helpful in stallions with penile paralysis induced by phenothiazine tranquilizers (propriopromazine, acepromazine, and reserpine) if given with in the first few hours of the clinical signs. Cogentin generic name is Benztropine mesylate.
Benztropine it test positive for drugs?
Yes benztropine causes false positives
What drug has MD 11 on the pill?
Doxazosin mesylate 4mg
Benztropine the same as a regular benzo?
yes
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interaction drug of danofloxacin mesylate
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Does boxazosin help bladder
Is lithium a psychotropic?
Yes, Lithium is used as a psychotropic drug to treat Bipolar disorder.
Is aricept a psychotropic?
No
What is benztropine?
Benztropine is a centrally acting anticholinergic drug which also posesses some antihistaminic properties as well. It is often used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease as well as acute extrapyramidal reactions.
Is aricept a psychotropic drug?
No
What are the classes of drugs for Parkinson's disease?
There are two classes of the drugs: dopaminergics and anticholinergics. The dopaminergic drugs include the following: A: Levodopa drugs: such as levodopa and madopar B: Dopamine releasing agents (DRAs), such as amantadine and memantine C: Dopamine agonists, such as piribedil and pramipexoleD: MAO-B inhibitors,such as selegiline E: Catechol-O-methyl transferase(COMT) inhibitors: such as entacapone and tolcapone Anticholinergics include trihexyphenidyl, benztropine mesylate etc.
