Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Information about Trifluoperazine + Trihexyphenidyl
Trifluoperazine + trihexyphenidyl uses
Trifluoperazine+Trihexyphenidyl is used in the treatment of schizophrenia.
How trifluoperazine + trihexyphenidyl works
This is a combination of two medicines: Trifluoperazine and Trihexyphenidyl. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (dopamine) in the brain that affects thoughts and mood. However, it may cause side effects such as involuntary movements (shaking of hands, muscle spasms). Trihexyphenidyl is added to treat and prevent these side effects.
Common side effects of trifluoperazine + trihexyphenidyl
Nausea, Constipation, Dryness in mouth, Sedation, Weight gain, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Urinary retention, Increased prolactin level in blood, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Nervousness