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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C20H31NO
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/trihexyphen.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
301.466 g/mol
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Melting Point
258.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.82
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Dosage Forms
Tablet; Liquid (oral)
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Indication
Indicated for the treatment of parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal reactions caused by drugs.
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Pharmacology
Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic used in the symptomatic treatment of all etiologic groups of parkinsonism and drug induced extrapyramidal reactions (except tardive dyskinesia). Trihexyphenidyl possesses both anticholinergic and antihistaminic effects, although only the former has been established as therapeutically significant in the management of parkinsonism.
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Absorption
Trihexyphenidyl is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals