Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Interactions

Brand names: Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride

Route: Oral

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Trihexyphenidyl HCl is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to trihexyphenidyl HCl or to any of the tablet ingredients. Trihexyphenidyl HCl is also contraindicated in patients with narrow angle glaucoma. Blindness after long-term use due to narrow angle glaucoma has been reported.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy TERATOGENIC EFFECTS PREGNANCY CATEGORY C Animal reproduction studies to evaluate teratogenic and embryotoxic potential have not been conducted with trihexyphenidyl HCl. It is also not known whether trihexyphenidyl HCl can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Trihexyphenidyl HCl should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

5 interactions on record

Concomitant administration may increase drug-induced involuntary movements; dose of either drug may need reduction.

Source: NLP:trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride