Comparing Amantadine vs Benztropine

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Amantadine

Benztropine

Amantadine may be used to treat dyskinesia or reduce the number of OFF episodes in those with Parkinson's disease (PD) OR in the treatment or prevention of Influenza A viral infection. Nausea... View more

Benztropine may be used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or alleviate side effects that affect movement caused by antipsychotics. However, it may cause unwanted effects such as blurred... View more

Prescription only

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	100 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.75
Cost^*	$37.63

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	1 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.23
Cost^*	$23.14

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule
Oral syrup
Oral tablet

Injectable solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Gocovri, Osmolex ER Cogentin

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

19 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category N Not classified

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Drug Interactions

A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with amantadine:

7 major drug interactions (58 brand and generic names)
104 moderate drug interactions (588 brand and generic names)
14 minor drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)

A total of 336 drugs are known to interact with benztropine:

5 major drug interactions (57 brand and generic names)
312 moderate drug interactions (1390 brand and generic names)
19 minor drug interactions (399 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Ask your doctor before using benztropine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 14, 1968

March 05, 1954

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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