Artane

Artane - Artane alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles.

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Drug name

Artane (Trihexyphenidyl)

Drug Uses

Artane alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles.

How Taken

Use Artane as directed by your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Artane.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Artane is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat and prevent the same muscular conditions when they are caused by drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), haloperidol (Haldol), thiothixene (Navane), and others.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Artane and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Artane at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a tight, light-resistant container. Keep Artane out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings Precautions

Do not use Artane if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important:

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

More Information

Artane is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

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