BENZATROPINE INJECTION Contains benzatropine mesilate 2 mg in 2 mL

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What is in this leaflet Benzatropine Injection belongs to a group of medicines called You should not be given . It comes as an This leaflet answers some common Benzatropine Injection if the injection. questions about Benzatropine solution is discoloured, cloudy, Injection. It does not contain all the Benzatropine Injection works by turbid, or a precipitate is present. available information. It does not take blocking the effects of , a The solution is normally a clear, the place of talking to your doctor. naturally occurring chemical produced particle free solution. by brain cells that can interfere with All medicines have risks and benefits. The doctor or nurse will check to the regions of the brain that control Your doctor has weighed the risks of ensure the medicine is not past its muscle movement. In many patients, you being given Benzatropine Injection expiry date and has not been tampered this reduces the symptoms of shaking against the benefits they expect it will with. and muscle stiffness. have for you. Ask your doctor if you have any If you are not sure whether you If you have any concerns about questions about why this medicine should be given this medicine, talk to being given this medicine, ask your has been prescribed for you. your doctor. doctor. Your doctor may have prescribed it for Keep this leaflet in a safe place. another reason. Before you are given it You may need to read it again. This medicine is available only with a Tell your doctor if you have allergies doctor’s prescription. to any other medicines, foods, preservative or dyes. Tell your doctor if you have or have What Benzatropine had any of the following medical conditions: Injection is used for Before you are given  heart problems, such as fast heart Benzatropine Injection beat Benzatropine Injection is used to treat  enlarged prostate some of the symptoms of .  mental illness When you must not be given  glaucoma it The symptoms of parkinsonism include  uncontrolled movements of hands, slow and unsteady movement, muscle You should not be given mouth or tongue. stiffness and shaking (). If Benzatropine Injection if you have Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, untreated, parkinsonism can cause an allergy to: plan to become pregnant or are difficulty in performing normal daily  any medicine containing breast-feeding. activities. benzatropine mesilate Your doctor can discuss with you the Symptoms of parkinsonism can be  any of the ingredients listed at the risks and benefits involved. end of this leaflet. caused by certain diseases of the brain Tell your doctor if you consume affecting movement, such as Some of the symptoms of an allergic large quantities of . Parkinson’s disease. They can also be reaction may include: caused by some medicines that are If you have not told your doctor  shortness of breath used to treat certain mental conditions. about any of the above, tell him/her  wheezing or difficulty breathing before you are given Benzatropine Benzatropine Injection is most helpful  swelling of the face, lips, tongue or Injection. in improving muscle stiffness and other parts of the body shaking.  rash, itching or hives on the skin. Do not give this medicine to a child under three years old. Also, it should be used with caution in older children. Benzatropine Injection 1 of 3 Version 02 Taking other medicines If you are given too much  will be working in a hot (overdose) environment Tell your doctor or pharmacist if Symptoms of an overdose are the same  have an existing problem with you are taking any other medicines, sweating. including any that you get without a as side effects but may be more severe. prescription from your pharmacy, The symptoms of a side effect are Your doctor may need to reduce your supermarket, health food shop, listed under Side effects below. You dose of Benzatropine Injection. naturopath or herbalist. may also have other effects, including Try to avoid becoming overheated Some medicines and Benzatropine decreased or increased reaction time, during exercise or hot weather while Injection may interfere with each other. dizziness, poor coordination, muscle you are using this medicine. These include: weakness, inability to perspire, hot and dry flushed skin, headache, breathing Benzatropine Injection may make you  some medicines used to treat difficulties, fits and unconsciousness. mental illness or psychotic sweat less, causing your body disorders temperature to increase. If you Also, symptoms of existing mental overheat during exercise or hot weather  a group of medicines called illness may worsen after taking an you may get heat stroke. tricyclic used to overdose. treat depression  other medicines, If you notice any symptoms of an Things to be careful of such as benzhexol, , overdose immediately contact your Be careful driving or operating , . doctor or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. machinery until you know how These medicines may be affected by Benzatropine Injection affects you. Benzatropine Injection or may affect Contact the Poisons Information This medicine may cause some people how well it works. Being given Centre on 13 11 26 for further advice to have blurred vision or to become Benzatropine Injection with these on overdose management. less alert than normal. If you have any medicines may cause fever, heat of these symptoms, do not drive, intolerance, and stomach or bowel operate machinery or do anything else problems. You may need different that could be dangerous. amounts of your medicines, or you may need to take different medicines. While you are being Your doctor has more information on given Benzatropine medicines to be careful with or avoid while being given this medicine. Injection Side effects

Tell your doctor or nurse as soon as Things you must do possible if you do not feel well while you are being given Benzatropine If you are about to be started on any Injection How Benzatropine new medicine, remind your doctor This medicine helps most people with Injection is given and pharmacist that you have been certain symptoms of parkinsonism, but given Benzatropine Injection. it may have unwanted side effects in a Benzatropine Injection must only be few people. All medicines can have given by a doctor or nurse. If you become pregnant while being given this medicine, tell your doctor side effects. Sometimes they are immediately. serious, most of the time they are not. How it is given You may need medical attention if you If you experience problems with get some of the side effects. The dose is given as an injection into a sweating while using Benzatropine vein or a muscle. Injection tell your doctor If you are over 65 years of age you immediately. may have an increased chance of getting side effects. How much is given Under certain conditions Benzatropine Your doctor will decide what dose of Injection may make you perspire or Do not be alarmed by the following Benzatropine Injection you will receive sweat less, which may cause heat lists of side effects. You may not and how long you will receive it for. stroke. This may happen during hot experience any of them. This depends on your medical weather, especially if you: Ask your doctor to answer any condition and other factors, such as  drink large quantities of alcohol questions you may have. your weight, age and whether you are  are being treated with other taking other medicines. anticholinergic medicines for a chronic illness  have a nervous (neurological) disorder

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Benzatropine Injection 2 of 3 Version 02 Tell your doctor or nurse if you After being given notice any of the following and they worry you: Benzatropine Injection   dry mouth, or difficulty swallowing Storage or speaking due to dry mouth Benzatropine Injection will be stored in  feeling sick, also called nausea, the surgery, pharmacy or ward of a vomiting hospital. The injection is kept in a cool dry place protected from light where  loss of appetite, weight loss the temperature stays below 30C.  blurred vision, dilated pupils Benzatropine Injection will only be  increased heart rate. opened when it is time for you to have These are possible side effects of the injection. Benzatropine Injection. These are usually mild. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following: Product description  difficult or painful urination  an allergic reaction, for example skin rash What it looks like  mood or mental changes such as Benzatropine Injection is a clear, depression, nervousness, unusual particle free solution in a clear glass laziness or sleepiness, confusion, vial sealed with a grey rubber stopper disorientation, memory loss and aluminium seal with a blue plastic  numb fingers flip off cap.  seeing things that are not there, also Benzatropine Injection is available in a called visual 2mL vial.  worsening symptoms of existing mental illness. Ingredients The above list includes serious side Benzatropine Injection contains 2 mg effects that may require medical of benzatropine mesilate in water for attention. Serious side effects are injection. generally rare. It also contains sodium chloride. If any of the following happen, tell This medicine does not contain lactose, your doctor immediately or go to the sucrose, gluten, tartrazine, alcohol, Emergency Department at your dyes or preservatives. nearest hospital:  heat stroke, fever, raised body temperature Manufacturer  it becomes impossible to empty Benzatropine Injection is made in your bladder (). Australia by: The above list includes very serious Phebra Pty Ltd side effects. You may need urgent 19 Orion Road, Lane Cove West, medical attention or hospitalisation. NSW 2066, Australia. These side effects are very rare. Telephone: 1800 720 020

Tell your doctor or nurse if you Benzatropine Injection 2 mg/2 mL. notice anything that is making you feel unwell. AUST R 276242 Other side effects not listed above may Phebra product code- INJ187, INJ197 also occur in some people. Date prepared: 27 June 2017

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