To treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease.It is also used to treat and prevent the same muscular conditions when they are caused by certain drugs. To treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine / haloperidol). Side Effects. Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, flushing, nausea, nervousness, blurred vision, or dry mouth may occur. These effects usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Trihexyphenidyl is used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease in mono-and combination therapy. It is active in postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic, and idiopathic forms. The drug is also commonly used to treat extrapyramidal side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment. Trihexyphenidyl (Artane, Apo-Trihex, Parkin, Pacitane), also known as benzhexol and trihex, is an antiparkinsonian agent of the antimuscarinic class. Artane ® (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride) is a prescription medication approved for treating the following conditions: 1  Extrapyramidal symptoms (movement or muscle tension problems) caused by antipsychotic medications. Artane is known as an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter (a signaling chemical in the nervous system). Artane ® (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride) is a prescription medication. It belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics. It is approved to treat the following conditions: 1  Parkinson's disease and other similar conditions (when used in combination with other medications). 2  Extrapyramidal disorders (movement or muscle tension disorders) caused by antipsychotic medications. Uses of the drug include the treatment of Parkinson's disease (and other similar conditions) and extrapyramidal disorders Artane is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (and other similar conditions) and extrapyramidal symptoms caused by antipsychotic medications. Artane is known as an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter (a signaling chemical in the nervous system). Artane is used, in conjunction with other drugs, for the relief of certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a brain disorder that causes muscle tremor, stiffness, and weakness. It is also used to control certain side effects induced by antipsychotic drugs such as Thorazine and Haldol.  Last reviewed on RxList 6/25/2015. Artane (trihexyphenidyl) is an antispasmodic drug used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat and prevent the same muscular conditions when they are caused by certain drugs. Side effects of Artane include dry mouth, nervousness, drowsiness, dizziness, large pupils, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, constipation, nervousness, anxiety, decreased sweating, or upset stomach. Other side effects may also occur. Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease.  ARTANE is used along with other medicines to help treat Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder, which affects movement. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease include trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling unbalanced walk. Some medicines may interfere with ARTANE. These include: 1  medicines used to treat depression (eg. barbiturates, opiates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants). 2  other medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease, movement disorders or muscle spasms (eg. 3  levodopa, anticholinergics).
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