Generic Name - Trihexyphenidyl
Category - Antidyskinetics medication.
Indications
Hight Blood Pressure , heart attacks.
Generic Trihexyphenidyl is indicated Antidyskinetics are used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as ``shaking palsy.'' By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced.
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Trihexyphenidyl is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or prone to second and third degree heart block, manifested heart failure or cardiogenic shock.
Generic Trihexyphenidyl should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Enlarged prostate
Glaucoma
Heart or blood vessel disease
High blood pressure
Intestinal blockage
Myasthenia gravis
Uncontrolled movements of hands
Kidney disease
Liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Trihexyphenidyl. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Anticholinergics
Central nervous system
Tricyclic antidepressants
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTrihexyphenidyl
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Trihexyphenidyl for Parkinson's disease is 1 mg tablet form which may be administered the first day. The dose may then be increased by 2 mg increments at intervals of three to five days, until a total of 6 to 10 mg is given daily. The total daily dose will depend upon what is found to be the optimal level.
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Trihexyphenidyl side Effects include blurred vision, confusion, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there), excess sweating or unable to tolerate hot weather and fast, or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Trihexyphenidyl.
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Trihexyphenidyl is likely harml the fetus. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl and Breastfeeding
It is not known if antidyskinetics pass into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking Generic Trihexyphenidyl and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor..
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl and Pediatric
Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of antidyskinetics. Do consult your doctor before using Generic Trihexyphenidyl in pediatric patients.
Generic for Trihexyphenidyl and Geriatric
Elderly patients are usually more sensitive to the effects of antidyskinetics. It is recommended to consult your doctor before using Generic Trihexyphenidyl in geriatric patients.
Note
The above information about Generic Trihexyphenidyl serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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