Artane (Benzhexol)

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Brand Name: Artane

Generic Name: Benzhexol

Manufacturer/Agent: Wyeth Sa

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 2mg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 980.00

Retail Price: @ KES 13.10

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Class: Antimuscarinic Drugs (Gastrointestinal drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Synonym: Trihexyphenidyl (hcl)

Molecular Formulae: C20H31NO.HCl = 337.9

Precautions: Closed-angle glaucoma. prostatic enlargement. care in myasthenia gravis.

Indications/Uses: To alleviate the extrapyramidal syndrome induced by phenothiazines, symptomatic treatment of parkinsonism; 2-15mg daily.

Interactions: Mao inhibitors.

Side Effects: Dry mouth. nausea. dizziness. blurred vision. tachycardia. urinary retention. gastro-intestinal upset.

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