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Cogentin

Generic Name:benztropine mesylate
Company:Merck & Company, Inc.
Web Site:www.merck.com/
Country:USA
 
Description:Benztropine mesylate is a synthetic compound containing structural features found in atropine and diphenhydramine.
 
Indications:For use as an adjunct in the therapy of all forms of parkinsonism.

Useful also in the control of extrapyramidal disorders, except tardive dyskinesia, due to neuroleptic drugs (e.g., phenothiazines).

Revised April 2009
 
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