SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Cogentin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Cogentin

Cogentin has 30 Side Effects total
5 are Life Threatening
10 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Cogentin

Cogentin is also known by the generic name Benztropine

USES:
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). 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.

Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used in children younger than 3 years.

Cogentin has 5 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cogentin

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cogentin

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cogentin

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cogentin

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Cogentin

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Cogentin has 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Decreased Sweating is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Dryness of the Nose - Dry Nose is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Throat Dryness - Dry Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Cogentin

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Cogentin Drug-Drug Interactions

Cogentin has interactions of severe seriousness with 40 drug(s):

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Buffered Salt. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Citrolith. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Ed K+10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with K + 10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K+10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K+8. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with K-Dur. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K-Kap-10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K-Lease. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K-Norm. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with K-Tab. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Kaon Cl-10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Klor-Con. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Klor-Con 10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con 8. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M15. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Klor-Con M20. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Klotrix. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Medi-Lyte. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Micro-K. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Micro-K 10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Pot & Sod Citrates. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 4 severe interactions with Potassium Chloride. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Potassium Citrate. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Potassium Cl-Calcium Phos-Mag. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Pramlintide. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Pro Cut. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Slow-K. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Cl-Potassium Chloride. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Symlin. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Symlinpen 120. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Symlinpen 60. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Taurine-B6-Mag-Potass Chl-Hb34. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Temp Tab. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Ten-K. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 2 severe interactions with Thermotabs. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 10. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 15. Click here to see them

Cogentin has 1 severe interactions with Urocit-K 5. Click here to see them

Cogentin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Cogentin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 162 drug(s).

Cogentin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Cogentin has 33 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Cogentin.

Cogentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Achalasia of Esophagus - Failure of Esophageal Sphincter to Relax is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Atony of Colon is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Hemorrhage with Cardiovascular Instability - Bleeding causing Blood Pressure or Heart Problems is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Severe Ulcerative Colitis is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Toxic Megacolon is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Urinary Tract Obstruction - Obstruction of any part of the Urinary Tract is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Relative Contraindications

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Disorder of Autonomic Nervous System - Autonomic Neuropathy is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Dysentery - Abdominal Pain and Frequent Stools with Blood & Mucous is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Fever is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Gastric Ulcer - Stomach Ulcer is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Gastroenteritis due to Shigella - Intestine Infection due to the Shigella Bacteria is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Gastroesophageal Reflux - Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Hiatal Hernia is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Tardive Dyskinesia - Abnormal Movements of Face Muscles and Tongue is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Dysuria - Difficult or Painful Urination is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Open Angle Glaucoma - Wide-Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Cogentin.

Cogentin has 6 related brands and strengths:

Benztropine 0.5 Mg Tab Benztropine 1 Mg Tab Benztropine 2 Mg Tab Benztropine 2 Mg/2 Ml Injection Benztropine Powder Cogentin 2 Mg/2 Ml Injection

Cogentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
unusually fast/slow heartbeat, slow/shallow breathing, unconsciousness, seizures, loss of coordination, fever, hot/dry/flushed skin, widened pupils, change in vision, change in the amount of urine, confusion, hallucinations.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.