Chemical formula: C₂₀H₃₁NO Molecular mass: 301.466 g/mol PubChem compound: 5572
Trihexyphenidyl 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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| N04AA01 | Trihexyphenidyl | N Nervous system → N04 Anti-parkinson drugs → N04A Anticholinergic agents → N04AA Tertiary amines |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIHEXYPHENIDYL Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Trihexyphenidyl is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Brazil (BR)
Estonia (EE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
Nigeria (NG)Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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