Benztropine generic name?

What is the generic name for Benztropine?

Benztropine is the generic name itself. It is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and to help manage drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms (such as acute dystonia).

What brand names might people be referring to?

People often search for Benztropine by brand name when looking for the same medication. Brand names vary by country and manufacturer, but the active ingredient/generic name remains benztropine.

Is “benztropine” the same as benztropine mesylate?

In many products, the full listed drug is benztropine as the active ingredient, sometimes specified as a salt such as benztropine mesylate (or related salt forms). The generic name you’ll see is still benztropine, with the product labeling indicating the specific salt form.

Where to confirm on a prescription or label

Check the “active ingredient” line on the medication label. If it lists benztropine (sometimes followed by a salt such as mesylate), that is the generic benztropine medication.