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Artane contains the active ingredient trihexyphenidyl. It is a prescription medication used to relieve certain movement symptoms caused by Parkinsonism or by some medicines that affect the nervous system.
Artane belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergic agents. It may be used alone or together with other Parkinson’s medications, such as levodopa.
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term nervous-system condition that affects movement. It develops when the brain does not produce enough dopamine, a chemical that helps control smooth and coordinated movement.
Parkinsonism is a broader term for movement symptoms that resemble Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms may be caused by Parkinson’s disease, another neurological condition, or certain medications.
Common symptoms may include:
Artane is mainly used as an additional treatment to help control these symptoms.
Artane may be particularly helpful for tremors and muscle stiffness.
When treatment is effective, it may help:
Artane may be less effective for symptoms such as poor balance, freezing while walking, or severe slowing of movement. Its effects vary from person to person.
Some antipsychotic medicines and other medications that affect the central nervous system can cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
These side effects may resemble Parkinson’s disease and can include:
Artane may be prescribed to reduce these symptoms when they are caused by certain medications. Official prescribing information lists it for controlling extrapyramidal reactions caused by several groups of central nervous system medicines.
Not all medication-related movement problems respond to Artane.
For example, it is generally not used as the main treatment for tardive dyskinesia, a condition that may cause repeated and uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, face, or body. Anticholinergic medicines can sometimes make those movements worse.
A healthcare provider must identify the type of movement disorder before deciding whether Artane is appropriate.
Artane works by blocking some of the effects of acetylcholine, a natural chemical messenger in the brain.
Movement depends on a balance between acetylcholine and dopamine. In Parkinsonism, reduced dopamine activity can allow acetylcholine activity to become relatively stronger.
By reducing acetylcholine activity, Artane may help restore part of this balance. This can reduce tremors, muscle stiffness, spasms, and other movement symptoms.
Artane may be used together with levodopa or other Parkinson’s medications when one medicine does not provide enough symptom control.
Each medicine works differently. Levodopa increases dopamine activity, while Artane reduces acetylcholine activity.
A healthcare provider may adjust the doses of these medicines carefully to improve symptom control while limiting side effects.
The benefits of Artane differ between patients.
Some people may notice:
Artane controls symptoms only while it is being taken. It does not cure Parkinson’s disease, restore damaged nerve cells, or stop the condition from progressing.
A healthcare provider will decide whether Artane is appropriate based on:
Older adults may be more sensitive to side effects such as confusion, memory problems, blurred vision, constipation, and difficulty urinating. For this reason, Artane is often used cautiously in older patients.
Take Artane regularly and exactly as prescribed.
Your healthcare provider may monitor:
Report any new or worsening symptoms during treatment.
Do not change your dose or stop taking Artane without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Suddenly stopping treatment may cause Parkinsonism symptoms to return or become worse. In some cases, the dose may need to be reduced gradually.
Artane is one part of a broader treatment plan.
Treatment may also include:
The goal of treatment is to improve movement, comfort, safety, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Take Artane exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It is taken by mouth, usually in divided doses throughout the day.
The best dose and schedule vary from person to person. Your healthcare provider will consider:
Take each dose at approximately the same time every day. Do not take more Artane or take it more often than prescribed.
Artane may be taken before or after meals. Your healthcare provider may adjust the timing according to how the medication affects you.
Taking it after food may help reduce nausea or stomach discomfort. However, some patients with excessive saliva may be instructed to take it before meals.
People taking a larger total daily dose may divide it into four doses, with three doses taken at mealtimes and the final dose taken at bedtime. Follow the schedule provided by your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Artane treatment is usually started at a low dose.
For Parkinsonism, a healthcare provider may begin treatment with 1 mg on the first day. The dose may then be increased by 2 mg every three to five days until the best balance between symptom relief and side effects is reached.
Starting slowly may reduce side effects such as:
Do not increase the dose yourself, even if your symptoms have not improved immediately.
Many patients receive a total daily dose of 6 mg to 10 mg, divided into several smaller doses.
Some people may respond to a lower dose, while others may require up to 12 mg or 15 mg daily. Higher doses should only be used when prescribed and closely monitored by a healthcare provider.
The goal is to use the lowest dose that provides useful control of tremors, stiffness, or other movement symptoms without causing unacceptable side effects.
When Artane is used to manage movement symptoms caused by antipsychotic medicines or other central nervous system drugs, the dose must be individualized.
Treatment may begin with 1 mg daily. The dose can then be increased gradually based on the severity of the symptoms and the patient’s response.
A total dose of 3 mg to 6 mg daily in divided doses is often adequate, although some patients may require a different amount.
The healthcare provider may also review whether the medication causing the movement symptoms can be reduced, replaced, or adjusted.
Artane may be prescribed together with levodopa or another Parkinson’s medication.
When Artane and levodopa are used together, the dose of one or both medications may need to be reduced. Careful adjustment is required because the combination can increase certain side effects while improving movement symptoms.
Do not change either medication without instructions from your healthcare provider.
Take the tablet with water and follow the directions supplied with your specific product.
Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms that the particular tablet may be handled that way. Different manufacturers may provide different instructions.
Artane is also available in a liquid form in some locations. Use a proper medication-measuring device rather than a household spoon when taking the liquid.
Tell your healthcare provider about all medications and products you use, including:
Other anticholinergic medicines can increase side effects such as severe dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, confusion, overheating, and difficulty urinating.
Certain antacids and medicines for diarrhea may also affect the absorption of oral medications. Ask your pharmacist whether your medicines need to be taken at different times.
Take the missed dose when you remember unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
If the next dose is due soon, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule.
Do not take two doses at once or use extra medication to make up for the missed dose.
Do not stop taking Artane without speaking with your healthcare provider.
Stopping it suddenly may cause Parkinsonism or medication-induced movement symptoms to return or become worse. In some cases, abrupt withdrawal may cause a serious worsening of movement or other symptoms.
When treatment needs to end, your healthcare provider may lower the dose gradually.
Your healthcare provider may regularly assess:
Older adults may be more sensitive to confusion, memory problems, constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision. They may require a lower starting dose and closer monitoring.
Artane should be used only for the condition for which it was prescribed. Do not share it with another person.
Take it consistently, attend all follow-up appointments, and report any troublesome or worsening symptoms. Your healthcare provider may adjust the dose to maintain symptom control while reducing side effects.
Artane (Trihexyphenidyl) is available in the following forms and strength:
Artane can increase pressure inside the eye and may trigger or worsen angle-closure glaucoma.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have glaucoma, increased eye pressure, or a history of eye problems. An eye examination and regular pressure checks may be recommended before and during treatment.
Seek immediate medical care if you develop:
Artane may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or problems with coordination.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require full alertness until you know how the medication affects you. Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position to reduce the risk of dizziness and falls.
Artane may increase the heart rate or cause an irregular heartbeat.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or another cardiovascular condition. You may require closer monitoring during treatment.
Contact your healthcare provider if you develop a fast or pounding heartbeat, chest discomfort, fainting, or severe dizziness.
Artane can reduce the body’s ability to sweat. This makes it harder to cool down and may increase the risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
The risk is higher during hot weather, strenuous exercise, fever, or work in a hot environment.
To reduce the risk:
Stop activity and seek medical attention if you develop hot or unusually dry skin, severe weakness, dizziness, confusion, muscle cramps, a rapid heartbeat, or a high body temperature.
Artane may affect thinking, memory, mood, and behavior. Older adults are generally more sensitive to these effects.
Possible symptoms include:
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if these symptoms appear. Severe confusion, hallucinations, or sudden behavioral changes require urgent medical assessment.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney or liver disease before taking Artane.
Although specific dose-adjustment guidelines may not always be available, people with these conditions should be monitored closely because they may be more sensitive to the medication or its side effects.
Do not change your dose without medical guidance.
During treatment, your healthcare provider may monitor your vision and eye pressure, heart rate, blood pressure, alertness, memory, ability to tolerate heat, and response to treatment.
Report new or worsening symptoms promptly, especially severe eye pain, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, rapid heartbeat, or signs of overheating.
The effects of Artane during pregnancy are not fully known. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. Artane should generally be used during pregnancy only when the expected benefit is greater than the possible risk to the baby. Do not start or stop treatment without medical guidance.
It is not known whether trihexyphenidyl passes into human breast milk. Artane may also reduce breast milk production because of its anticholinergic effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. They will help determine whether to continue the medication, use another treatment, or avoid breastfeeding.
The safety and effectiveness of trihexyphenidyl have not been established in children. It is therefore not routinely recommended for pediatric use. A specialist may occasionally prescribe it when the expected benefits outweigh the risks, but the child would require careful monitoring.
Artane may increase pressure inside the eye and can worsen certain types of glaucoma. It must not be used by people with narrow-angle glaucoma. People with other forms of glaucoma or increased eye pressure should use it only under close medical supervision. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye redness, severe headache, nausea, or vomiting.
Some people may begin to notice an effect after an early dose, but the exact timing varies. Full symptom control may take longer because Artane is usually started at a low dose and increased gradually. The response also depends on the condition being treated, the dose, and whether other movement medications are being used. Continue taking Artane as prescribed and contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve.
Do not stop taking Artane suddenly unless a healthcare provider tells you to do so. Abruptly stopping treatment may cause Parkinsonism symptoms, such as tremors and muscle stiffness, to return or become significantly worse. Your healthcare provider will usually reduce the dose gradually when treatment needs to be stopped.
| Generic name: | Trihexyphenidyl |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Scored Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 2mg, 5mg |
| Quantities Available: | 100 |
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When ordering Artane (trihexyphenidyl) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is standard for prescription medications to ensure continuous management of conditions without frequent refills.
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Dosage and Quantity: Artane is commonly prescribed in dosages of 2 mg or 5 mg taken multiple times per day, depending on the individual patient’s needs and response to treatment. For a 90-day supply, the quantity you would order depends on your prescribed dosage.
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