TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

benzatropine [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
86-13-5
CAS number
C21H25NO
formula, see observation
CONT

Benzatropine is an anticholinergic medication used for treating Parkinsons illness and related conditions such as parkinsonism, dystonia, and akathasia. Its effects have been shown to have an effective and significant therapeutic value in the management of the symptoms of parkinsonism. It counteracts the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and balances the levels of acetylcholine and dopamine in the body, which may help reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's illness in its early stages. It can also be used to treat movement disorders resulting from the use of other antipsychotic medication. Aside from its anticholinergic effect, doctors have also observed an antihistaminic activity approaching that of pyrilamine maleate.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Akitan.

OBS

Chemical formula: C21H25NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
86-13-5
CAS number
C21H25NO
formula, see observation
CONT

Les anticholinergiques (atropine, benzatropine, trihexiphénidyle, etc.) s'opposent à l'action du système nerveux végétatif parasympathique en se fixant sur les récepteurs des cellules nerveuses à la place de l'acétylcholine. Ils sont prescrits dans le traitement des excès de sécrétion gastrique, des vomissements, de la maladie de Parkinson et administrés par voie orale ou par injection.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Akitan.

OBS

Formule chimique : C21H25NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
86-13-5
CAS number
C21H25NO
formula, see observation
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: