Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile — Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride

Drug Details

Generic Name
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride
Brand Names
Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride
Application Number
ANDA084364
Sponsor
REMEDYREPACK INC.
NDC Codes
15
Dosage Forms
TABLET, SYRUP, SOLUTION, POWDER
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

INDICATIONS & USAGE This drug 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.

Warnings

WARNINGS Patients to be treated with trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride should have a gonioscope evaluation and close monitoring of intraocular pressures at regular periodic intervals.