Capex and Cogentin

• Generic Name: fluocinolone topical
• Dosage Forms: shampoo
• Other Brand Names: Capex, Flurosyn, Synalar, Synalar Ointment, Derma-Smoothe/FS

Fluocinolone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

Capex (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, seborrhea, and psoriasis.

Capex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: benztropine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Cogentin

Cogentin reduces the effects of certain chemicals in the body that may be unbalanced as a result of disease (such as Parkinson's), drug therapy, or other causes.

Cogentin is used together with other medicines to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (muscle spasms, stiffness, tremors, poor muscle control).

Cogentin is also used to treat and prevent these symptoms when they are caused by drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.

Cogentin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.