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Generic: Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Extrapyramidal symptoms, Parkinsonism (postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic & idiopathic)

Administration

Should be taken with food. Best taken w/ meals. Take before meals if dry mouth occurs, after meals if drooling/nausea occurs. Take at the same time each day.

Adult Dose

Oral Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms Adult: 5-15 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr Parkinson Disease Adult: Initially, 1 mg daily, gradually increased at intervals of 3-5 days by increments of 2 mg until 6-10 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Maintenance: 5-15 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr Parkinsonism Adult: 5-15 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr Elderly: May require lower doses.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Patients with closed-angle glaucoma, chronic pulmonary disease, sick sinus syndrome, thyrotoxicosis, cardiac failure with tachycardia.

Mode of Action

Trihexyphenidyl HCl is a tertiary amine antimuscarinic which exerts a direct inhibitory effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. It also exhibits a direct spasmolytic action on smooth muscle, weak mydriatic, antisialagogue and cardiovagal blocking effects.

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Parkinson's disease', 'Drug induced abnormal movements']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Dryness in mouth', 'Nausea', 'Vomiting', 'Constipation', 'Blurred vision', 'Dizziness', 'Upset stomach', 'Headache', 'Difficulty in urination', 'Nervousness']}

How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an anticholinergic medication. It works by decreasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness in Parkinson's disease. It also improves movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm) caused by certain other medicines.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. __NAME__ can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.