Benzhexol (HCl)
Benzhexol (HCl) Information
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Benzhexol (HCl)
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Benzhexol (HCl) is anti-spasmodic drug. It relieves the abdominal pain and cramps. Benzhexol (HCl) is used in parkinsonism (mental disorder) of all cuases.Like atropine it also causes dry mouth , blurred vision, constipation, confusion and hallucinations. Salicylate of neostigmine is its effcetive antidote.
Indications
Benzhexol (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Extrapyramidal disorders, Parkinsonism, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Advanced ovarian cancer.
Contraindication
Benzhexol (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Narrow-angle glaucoma,Glaucoma,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Benzhexol (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Tachycardia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benzhexol (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Confusion, Hallucination, Euphoria, Agitation.
Warnings
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Benzhexol (HCl) Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 1 to 2 mg daily |
| Single Dose | 1.5 (1.5) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Trihexyphenidyl HCl in Idiopathic Parkinsonism:1mg is administered on first day and then increased by 2mg increments at intervals of three to five days, until a total of 6 to 10 mg is given daily. The total daily dose will depend upon what is found to be the optimal level. Many patients derive maximum benefit from this daily total of 6 to 10 mg, but some patients, chiefly those in the post-encephalitic group, may require a total daily dose of 12 to 15 mg. | |
| Dose | 5 to 15 mg daily |
| Single Dose | 10 (10) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: Trihexyphenidyl HCl in Drug-Induced Parkinsonism:It may be advisable to commence therapy with a single 1 mg dose. If the extrapyramidal manifestations are not controlled in a few hours, the subsequent doses may be progressively increased until satisfactory control is achieved. |
Benzhexol (HCl) Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Benzhexol (HCl) Dosage for Paedriatic
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
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