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Trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl is used for: Treating Parkinson disease and other Parkinson-like disorders when used in combination with other medicines. It is used to treat Parkinson-like side effects (eg, involuntary movements) of certain medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your...
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trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles. Trihexyphenidyl is 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 drugs such as...
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Trihexyphenidyl
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is a synthetic antispasmodic drug available in the following forms: Tablets, 2 mg and 5 mg. It is designated chemically 1-Piperidinepro- panol,α-cyclohexyl-α-phenyl-, hydrochloride. The structural formula is represented below:
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Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride
Exerts direct inhibitory effect on parasympathetic nervous system by inhibiting actions of acetylcholine; has relaxing effect on smooth musculature.
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Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Trihexyphenidyl 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....
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See also: Extrapyramidal Reaction, Parkinson's Disease

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