Benztropine Mesylate and ToweRx Effervescent Potassium

• 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: potassium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Quick-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Effervescent Potassium is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

Effervescent Potassium may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.