Artane (Trihexyphenidyl)

What is Generic Artane?

Artane is a medication that has antispasmodic properties, has an inhibiting effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, it relaxes smooth muscles.

In what kind of disease treatment Artane is helpful?

It is used to treat Parkinson's disease, all forms of Parkinsonism and other lesions of the extrapyramidal system: Little's disease, spastic paralysis and others.

Artane is particularly suitable for reducing depression and reduced mental capacity.

Unlike atropine Artane does not contribute to the development of glaucoma, so it is especially effective for the treatment of atherosclerotic Parkinsonism.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Artane?

Your doctor should know whether you have: glaucoma, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, atherosclerosis, prostate problems, heart, liver or kidney diseases, and any allergic reactions; and if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding.

How should I take Artane?

Take pills orally with liquid or with food. Do it regularly consulting with your doctor or if you buy generic Artane drugs online follow the directions. Stop the treatment only after your doctor’s advice. For older patients the dose should be lower as the effect of the drug is stronger for them.

Dosage information

The initial dose is 0,001-0,002 g per day; depending on individual tolerability of the drug the dosage can be increased by subsequent days by 0, 0001-0,0002 g; daily dose is 0,004-0,010 g which are taken 3-4 times per day. The highest dose for one time is 0.010 g; the highest daily dose is 0.020 g.

If patients take other medications during taking Artane then when you increase the dose of Artane you should reduce at the same time the dose of the other medications.

What may interact with Artane?

First of all don’t change the dosage by your own.

Artane should not be used with: pramlintide, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazine, thiothixene, antihistamine, chlorprothixene, quinidine, digoxin, amantadine and haloperidol.

Inform your physician about every medication you take because this list doesn’t contain every medication that interacts with Trihexyphenidyl.

What should I watch for while taking Artane?

Be attentive to driving, controlling mechanisms and drinking alcohol because Artane may cause drowsiness or dizziness and try to avoid it until you will be sure that you can perform those safely. Try to get up slowly to feel less dizzy or drowsy.

Visit your dentist regularly because Generic Artane decreases salivation which can cause tooth problems.

Avoid overheating in hot weather or enhanced physical activity because this drug increases sweating.

What side effects may I notice from Generic Artane?

Side effects (confusion, anxiety) usually occur in people with atherosclerosis and they should start treatment with very low doses and slowly increase them to the optimal.

Most common effects are: an allergic reaction, fever, seizures, hallucinations, confusion, hyperactivity, etc. Less common are: nervousness, upset stomach, constipation, drowsiness, etc.

If you noticed some unusual changes that are not indicated in the list above (which is not complete) call your doctor.

Where can I keep Artane?

The drug should be stored at a temperature no higher than 25 °. The expiration date you can find on the package. UK online drugstore is always offer hiqh quality generic Artane.