Trihexyphenidyl
Therapeutic Group
Anti-Parkinson DrugsIndication Dosage
Trihexyphenidyl is a medication used to treat problems with movement in conditions like Parkinson's disease and some side effects caused by certain medications. It helps reduce muscle stiffness and tremors, making it easier for people to move around more comfortably.
Parkinsonism, Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms (but Not Tardive Dyskinesia):
- Adult: 1 Mg Daily, Then Increased In Steps Of 2 Mg Every 3-5 Days, Adjusted According To Response; Maintenance 5-15 Mg Daily In 3-4 Divided Doses; Maximum20 Mg Per Day
- Elderly: Lower End Of Range Preferable, Not Recommended For Use In Parkinson's Disease Because Of Toxicity In The Elderly And The Risk Of Aggravating Dementia
Parkinson's Disease (in Combination With Cocareldopa Or Co-beneldopa):
- Adult: Maintenance 2-6 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Usenot Recommended Because Of Toxicity In The Elderly and risk Of Aggravating Dementia
Content
- Tab 2mg /5mg: Trihexyphenidyl 2mg /5mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Anticholinergic
Contra Indications
- Gi Obstruction, Myasthenia Gravis
Precautions
- Gi Obstruction, Myasthenia Gravis
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Anxiety
- Blurred Vision
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Dry Mouth
- Euphoria
- Hallucinations
- Impaired Memory
- Nausea
- Rash
- Restlessness
- Tachycardia
- Urinary Retention
- Vomiting.
- Rare: Angle-closure Glaucoma