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Commonly prescribed in the treatment of Parkinson's patients, what ingredients does Artane 2mg contain and what dosage is used? The following shares help patients better understand the use of Artane 2mg.
1. Learn Artane brand-name drug
Artane 2mg drug is made in the form of tablets with the content of Trihexyphenidyl 2mg and a sufficient amount of excipients.
Trihexyphenidyl in the drug has anticholinergic effects by blocking acetylcholine, helping to relieve muscle tension, improving the movement of Parkinson's patients, preventing muscle spasms in the neck, back... That is, the drug is often prescribed in the case of people with Parkinson's disease forms of vascular sclerosis. After encephalitis or unknown cause. Reducing extrapyramidal syndrome caused by using drugs such as Thioxanthen, Butyrophenon, Phenothiazine, but not effective with tardive dyskinesia.
2. Dosage of Artane
Artane drug dosage is prescribed by the doctor based on each patient's health condition, age, and pathology. You can refer to the following dosage:
Drink 3 times a day after meals, if you feel dry mouth, the patient should drink more water. Patients with Parkinson's syndrome: 1 mg on the first day, then 3 to 5 days can increase the dose to 2 mg until reaching 6 - 10 mg, the maximum dose is 10 mg / day. Patients with Parkinson's syndrome after encephalitis can take up to 12-15 mg/day. Patients with extrapyramidal disorders due to the use of antipsychotic drugs: use 5-15 mg/day. Patients must absolutely comply with the dosage regulations recommended by the doctor, not arbitrarily change or adjust the dose.
The drug is in the form of oral tablets, so it is best for patients to drink directly with plenty of water.
Drugs only work when used in the right amount and in the right dose. In addition, during the treatment period, patients should combine a healthy diet, eat a lot of vegetables and fruits, limit alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and do not use stimulants such as drugs. drugs, tobacco, coffee,... due to interactions that affect the effects of drugs. Exercise and sports in moderation.
It is strictly forbidden to arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose according to personal opinion, because it causes many health risks.
Artane 2mg is not recommended for use in children.
3. Possible side effects when taking Artane
Artane 2mg medicine can cause side effects: rash, hives, boils... these reactions are quite mild and will usually go away after the end of treatment. Besides, only a few people experience the above reactions, and most of the drugs are quite benign, do not affect the patient's health.
In order to limit unnecessary side effects, patients need to pay attention to the following issues:
Inform your doctor in detail about the drugs and supplements you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription single. When there are mild reactions when taking the drug, you should discuss it with your doctor. In the event of a missed dose, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. If it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose can be skipped. Do not arbitrarily increase or compensate for the dose. The drug is not for people who are hypersensitive to the ingredients of the drug People with tardive dyskinesia, myasthenia gravis contraindications The drug should be stored in a dry place, away from moisture and light that can affect the drug structure The above is important information about Artane brand-name drugs but is not a substitute for doctor's advice. Therefore, it is still important to talk to a specialist to get the best advice.
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