Benztropine Mesylate and Guanabenz

• 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: guanabenz
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names:

Guanabenz belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.

Guanabenz works by controlling nerve impulses along certain nerve pathways. As a result, it relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.

Guanabenz is available only with your doctor's prescription.