Artane 2 mg

Indication

Anticholinergic antiparkinsonian medicine for Parkinson's disease and for parkinsonian (extrapyramidal) symptoms caused by neuroleptic/antipsychotic medicines.

Ingredients

• Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride 2 mg

Direction

Oral use. Respect the prescribed doses. The dose is increased gradually by the doctor; usually 2 to 7 tablets a day in 2 or 3 divided doses in adults over 15 years, and not more than 5 tablets a day in the elderly. Do not stop treatment suddenly.

Side effects

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating or urinary retention
• Fast heartbeat
• Confusion
• agitation or hallucinations
• especially in elderly patients
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine (List I)
• respect the prescribed doses
• Do not use in angle
• closure glaucoma
• urinary retention due to prostate enlargement
• serious heart disease or wheat allergy (other than coeliac disease)
• Do not use in pregnancy unless there is no therapeutic alternative
• breastfeeding not recommended
• Do not stop treatment abruptly
• May impair vision and alertness
• take care when driving
• Contains lactose and wheat starch
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.