Aca Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Trihexyphenidyl HCl

Indications/Uses

Listed in Dosage.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Parkinsonism Initially 1 mg the 1st day, 2 mg the 2nd day, then increase by 2 mg daily up to 6-10 mg/day (depending on the optimal level). To be given tid-qid. Drug-induced parkinsonism 5-15 mg daily. Advisable to initiate therapy w/ single 1 mg dose. Elderly (>65 yr) Smaller dose required.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Closed-angle glaucoma, paralytic ileus, prostatic hypertrophy.

Special Precautions

Tachycardia, thyrotoxicosis, MI, hyperpyrexia, renal & hepatic disease. Childn. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Gl disturbances; glaucoma, mydriasis, urinary retention, mental disturbances, excitement.

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Drug Interactions

Imipramine, desipramine, other anticholinergic-like drugs.

MIMS Class

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

ATC Classification

N04AA01 - trihexyphenidyl ; Belongs to the class of tertiary amines anticholinergic agents. Used in the management of Parkinson's disease.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Aca tab 2 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Form

Aca tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Aca

trihexyphenidyl

Manufacturer:

Atlantic Lab

Distributor:

Atlantic Pharma