Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Trihexyphenidyl(2mg)
Hexinal 2mg Tablet is used with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It’s also used to treat severe movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movement disorder).
Hexinal 2mg Tablet should be taken empty stomach as it reduces the side effects of this medicine. It should be taken at the same time each day, this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may result in a worsening of symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, and blurred vision. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Dry mouth may occur commonly while using this medicine so, try to do frequent mouth rinses, maintain good oral hygiene, and increase water intake. Avoid wearing contact lenses as it may cause dry eyes as well. It is important to inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or have trouble passing urine.
Before using Hexinal 2mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you've ever had heart problems, problems with passing urine, liver or kidney disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease.
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Upset stomach
Headache
Difficulty in urination
Nervousness
intestine infection due to the Shigella bacteria.
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
thyrotoxicosis.
tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue.
autonomic neuropathy.
Hexinal 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Hexinal 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Hexinal 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
ARTANE (trihexyphenidyl) is indicated as an adjunct in the treatment of all forms of parkinsonism (postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic, and idiopathic). It is often useful as adjuvant therapy when treating these forms of parkinsonism with levodopa
arrhythmias.
autonomic neuropathy.
GI obstruction.
glaucoma.
obstructive uropathy.
tardive dyskinesia.
infectious diarrhea.
psychoses.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hexinal 2mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Hexinal 2mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
Q. Is Hexinal 2mg Tablet a narcotic? Can I get high after taking Hexinal 2mg Tablet?
No, Hexinal 2mg Tablet is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may make the people abuse its use.
Q. Does Hexinal 2mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Yes, Hexinal 2mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some cases. Some people may even experience difficulty in falling asleep. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you experience drowsiness or if it causes blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea and mental confusion.
Q. What happens if more than the recommended doses of Hexinal 2mg Tablet are taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Hexinal 2mg Tablet may cause flushing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, increased heartbeat, rapid respiration, fever, increase in blood pressure, and dryness of mouth, tongue and skin. A rash may appear on the face or upper trunk. You may also experience restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, paranoid and psychotic reactions, incoordination, delirium (a state of mental confusion and emotional disruption) and occasionally convulsions.
Q. Does Hexinal 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Hexinal 2mg Tablet may cause weight gain. If you are concerned about your weight gain, consult a dietician for diet plan, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
