TRIHEXYPHENIDYL Tablet Ref.[8087] Active ingredients: Trihexyphenidyl

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2018  Publisher: Genus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Limited, T/A Genus Pharmaceuticals, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK

Pharmacodynamic properties

Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is an anticholinergic agent. It is an antispasmodic drug which exerts a direct inhibitory effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. It diminishes salivation, increases the heart rate, dilates the pupils and reduces spasm of smooth muscle.

Pharmacokinetic properties

Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It disappears rapidly from the plasma and tissues and does not accumulate in the body during continued administration of conventional doses.

Preclinical safety data

None stated.

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