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| Active Ingredient | BENZHEXOL |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (PARKINSONS) |
| Indications | Parkinsonism, especially when tremor and salivation are marked. Drug induced parkinsonism but not tardive dyskinesia. |
| Caution |
Avoid if there is risk of urinary retention. Often abused by chronic psychotics. Dry mouth, G.I. up set, blurred vision, nervousness and confusion. |
| Dose Range |
Adult: 1mg increased to 6-10mg daily in 3-4 divided doses (max. 20mg). |
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| Active Ingredient | BENZTROPINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (PARKINSONS) |
| Indications | Symptomatic treatment of parkinsonism. Alleviation of drug induced extrapy ramidal disorders, but is of no value against tardive dyskinesias. |
| Caution | Urinary retention, blurred vision, nervousness, confusion, drowsiness. |
| Dose Range |
Adult and Children over 12 years: 0.5-1mg daily at bedtime gradually increased to a maximum of 6mg daily . Maintenance dose of 1-4mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses. i.v. or i.m: 1-2mg, repeated until symptoms disappear. Pediatri |
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| Active Ingredient | PROCYCLIDINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS (PARKINSONS) |
| Indications | Parkinsonism. |
| Caution | Blurred vision, mydriasis, disorientation, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia. Safety and effective not established for Pediatric patients. |
| Dose Range | Adult: 2.5mg 3 times a day . M aintenance dose 10-30mg 3-4 times daily . |
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