Parkinson's drug could prove to be new treatment for multiple sclerosis
Early tests show that benztropine stimulates the production of nerve-repairing cells and helped eliminate MS relapses Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 9, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Press Association Tags: Medical research Multiple sclerosis Society Parkinson's disease Science Source Type: news
Parkinson's Drug Pulled for Glass Particles
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The distributor of an injectable benztropine used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease has recalled four lots of the product because of visible glass particles in the solution. (Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Geriatrics - July 3, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Injectable Benztropine Mesylate Recalled NationwideInjectable Benztropine Mesylate Recalled Nationwide
Fresenius Kabi USA has recalled 4 lots of benztropine mesylate packaged in single-dose vials because of the potential presence of glass particles in the vials. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Alert Source Type: news
Benztropine Mesylate Injection by Fresenius Kabi USA: Recall - Potential Presence Of Glass Particles
If present, the administration of glass particulate poses a potential safety risk to patients. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - July 2, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Fresenius Kabi USA Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL), in 2 mL Single Dose Vials
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. - Fresenius Kabi USA is voluntarily recalling four lots of Benztropine Mesylate Injection, USP, 2 mg/2mL (1mg/mL) in 2 mL single dose vials due to the potential presence of glass particles (glass delamination) in the vials. This recall is being conducted to the user level. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - July 1, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Cogentin / Benztropine Side Effects
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Benztropine - brand name Cogentin - which is used to treat some of the side effects of certain antipsychotic medications. It is classed as an antiparkinsonian drug. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Cogentin (Benztropine Mesylate Injection) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - May 3, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
