Artane
Indicated to support the reduction of tremors and muscle rigidity.
Strengths: 2mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Broflex
- Therapeutic class
Anticholinergic
- Pharmacological class
Anticholinergic agent
- Contraindications
glaucoma; urinary retention; myasthenia gravis
- Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use caution in hot weather due to reduced sweating
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; blurred vision; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
constipation; urinary hesitation; tachycardia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Indicated to support the reduction of tremors and muscle rigidity.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Amdipharm
- Onset Time
1 hour
- Duration
6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in dry conditions at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; other anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult medical professional.
Serious side effects
confusion — requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as a selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, helping to restore the balance between dopamine and acetylcholine in the central nervous system.
Artane
Indicated to support the reduction of tremors and muscle rigidity.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Trihexyphenidyl
- Listed indication(s): Parkinson’s Disease, Drug Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Available option
- 180 tablets - 2 mg656-2-mg-2096