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Manohexy 2 MG Injection
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Manohexy 2 MG Injection

Manufactured byOrchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsTrihexyphenidyl
Description
Manohexy 2 MG Injection is an antispasmodic medicine, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms caused by other medicines. It may cause dizziness, therefore use with caution. Do not stop without informing the doctor as it may worsen the disease.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Manohexy 2 MG Injection

  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Skin rash
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Nervousness

Uses of Manohexy 2 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Parkinson's disease
  • Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to trihexyphenidyl or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Narrow angle glaucoma

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Cardiovascular Disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

This medicine may cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) in patients who discontinued the treatment or reduced the daily recommended dose. Any symptoms of fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status should be informed to the doctor.

Tardive dyskinesia

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with tardive dyskinesia which is an involuntary movement of the tongue, lips, and face unless the patient has concomitant Parkinson's disease due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition

Infectious Diarrhea

This medicine decreases the elimination of bacteria that cause diarrhea, therefore, not recommended in patients with infectious diarrhea. Inform the doctor if you are having severe diarrhea or received antibiotics before receiving this medicine.

Psychotic symptoms

This medicine may cause psychotic symptoms like confusion, delusions, and hallucination. It should be used with caution in elderly patients due to increase in the risk of these symptoms.

Hypertension

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension due to the increased risk of high blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is necessary while receiving these medicines. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Withdrawal effect

Abrupt discontinuation of this medicine may increase the risk of adverse effects, especially if you have been using a high dose for a long duration. A gradual dose reduction is recommended to avoid these reactions. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Pediatric use

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. Avoid performing activities that need high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if alcohol and this medicine are used together.
Interaction with Medicine

Pregabalin

Tramadol

Atenolol

Clobazam

Bisoprolol

Disease interactions

Gastrointestinal blockage

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with gastrointestinal diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Urinary tract obstruction

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with urinary tract obstruction due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Tardive Dyskinesia

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of Tardive Dyskinesia due to the increased risk of recurrent symptoms. This risk is especially higher in elderly female patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the activity of the chemicals that causes Parkinson's disease symptoms and improves muscle movement.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

Schedule

Schedule H

Trihexyphenidyl [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Trihexyphenidyl

Trihexyphenidyl - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 18 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00376
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Apr 2020

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