Trihexyphenidyldrug info
trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride 2 MG Oral Tablet
What it is used for
Trihexyphenidyl HCl 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. Additionally, it is indicated for the control of extrapyramidal disorders caused by central nervous system drugs such as the dibenzoxazepines, phenothiazines, thioxanthenes, and butyrophenones.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 2, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Trihexyphenidyl HCl is a synthetic antispasmodic drug. It is designated chemically as α-Cyclohexylα-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol hydrochloride and its structural formula is as follows: Trihexyphenidyl HCl occurs as a white or creamy-white, almost odorless, crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in ether and benzene, slightly soluble in water and soluble in methanol. Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Tablets USP 2 mg and 5 mg contain the following inactive ingredients: magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and sodium starch glycolate. chemical structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective July 2, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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