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Benztropine Tablets and Fever

Result of checking the interaction of drug Benztropine Tablets and disease Fever for safety when used together.

Check result:

Benztropine Tablets <> Fever

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Atropine-like agents may increase the risk of hyperthermia in patients with fever by producing anhidrosis. Therapy with atropine-like agents should be administered cautiously in febrile patients.

References:

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"Product Information. Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP (atropine)." ESI Lederle Generics, Philadelphia, PA.
Stadnyk AN, Glezos JD "Drug-induced heat stroke." Can Med Assoc J 128 (1983): 957-9
"Product Information. Cogentin (benztropine)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
Forester D "Fatal drug-induced heat stroke." JACEP 7 (1978): 243-4

Benztropine Tablets

Generic Name: benztropine

Brand Name: Cogentin

Synonyms: Benztropine

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