Benztropine Mesylate and Edecrin Sodium

• Generic Name: benztropine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cogentin

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

May be used as monotherapy or combined with other antiparkinsonian agents (e.g., carbidopa-levodopa).

Control of extrapyramidal reactions (e.g., acute dystonia) induced by antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines).

Does not alleviate symptoms of tardive dyskinesia, and in some instances may aggravate them. Use not recommended.

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Sodium Edecrin, Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium

Ethacrynate sodium injection belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills." Ethacrynate sodium is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .