Hexinor 2 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Hexinor 2 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hexinor 2 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Hexinor 2 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Hexinor 2 can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
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There is limited information available on the use of Hexinor 2 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
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There is limited information available on the use of Hexinor 2 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Hexinor 2mg Tablet
Introduction
Hexinor 2 is used with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It’s also used to treat severe movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movemnet disorder).
Hexinor 2 should be taken empty stomach as it reduces the side effect ... Show more
Uses of Hexinor 2
Parkinson's disease
Drug induced abnormal movements
Side effects of Hexinor 2
Common
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Upset stomach
Headache
Difficulty in urination
Nervousness
How to use Hexinor 2
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hexinor 2 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Hexinor 2 works
Hexinor 2 is an anticholinergic medication. It works by decreasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness in Parkinson's disease. It also improves movement disorder (restl ... Show more
Quick Tips
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
Should be taken with food. Best taken w/ meals. Take before meals if dry mouth occurs, after meals if drooling/nausea occurs. Take at the same time ea ... Show more
Adult Dose
Oral
Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms
Adult: 5-15 mg/day PO divided q6-8hr
Parkinson Disease
Adult: Initially, 1 mg daily, gradually increas ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Patients with closed-angle glaucoma, chronic pulmonary disease, sick sinus syndrome, thyrotoxicosis, cardiac failure with tachycardia.
Mode of Action
Trihexyphenidyl HCl is a tertiary amine antimuscarinic which exerts a direct inhibitory effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. It also exhibits ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ arteriosclerosis, history of drug idiosyncrasy. CV disease, glaucoma, GI obstruction, prostatic hyperplasia and/or urinary stricture. Not i ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Anticholinergic side effects (30-50%), Rash
<1%
Suppurative parotitis,Hallucination,Paralytic ileus
Interaction
Increased antimuscarinic side effects w/ phenothiazines, clozapine, antihistamines, disopyramide, nefopam and amantadine. Synergistic effect when conc ... Show more
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