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Benztropine Mesylate Injection - Benztropine Mesylate-injection Generic Drug

General Information

This medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease and similar drug-induced side effects.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include.

This drug must be administered as directed by your doctor.
Use this drug as directed.
It may take a few weeks or months before the full benefits of this medication are observed.
Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval.
Suddenly stopping the medication can sometimes lead to a worsening of symptoms.

May cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, stomach upset, vision changes, sleeplessness or trembling of the hands.
These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
May cause dizziness especially when rising quickly from a seated or lying position.
Change positions slowly and be careful on stairs.
May decrease your sweating ability making you more prone to heat stroke.
Use caution during exercise and hot weather.
Notify your doctor if you develop.

Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you take other medicines that make you sleepy or give you dry mouth such as.