Artane
Trihexyphenidyl tablets for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. It eases stiffness and tremor without addressing the underlying cause.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Trihexyphenidyl
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
This listing uses Artane as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Artane vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Artane details
- Alternative names
- trihexyphenidyl
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- narrow-angle glaucoma; obstructive uropathy; tachycardia
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; urinary retention; nervousness
- Serious side effects
- severe visual hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Lederle Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Phenothiazines; Levodopa
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: May inhibit lactation.
Patient summary
Trihexyphenidyl tablets for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. It eases stiffness and tremor without addressing the underlying cause.
Mechanism of action
Exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system, relaxing smooth muscle structures and counteracting motor excess.
What you will receive
Artane is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Trihexyphenidyl, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.