Emetil DS Tablet

Uses

Trihexyphenidyl is generally used in treatment of drug induced abnormal movements and Parkinson's disease
Chlorpromazine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of schizophrenia.

Side Effects

• Abnormality of voluntary movements
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Dryness in mouth
• Increased prolactin level in blood
• Muscle rigidity
• Nausea
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Sleepiness
• Tremor
• Urinary retention
• Vomiting
• Weight gain

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Trihexyphenidyl, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Trihexyphenidyl is to be taken with food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Chlorpromazine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Chlorpromazine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic drug that improves the condition by reducing the activity of acetylcholine in the brain. This helps improve muscle control and reduce the stiffness faced in Parkinson's disease. It also improves & helps with involuntary movemeuntary movements or muscle spasm) caused by certain other medicines.
Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic. It makes the condition better by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Faqs

Q. What is Trihexyphenidyl used for?
Trihexyphenidyl is used in the management of Parkinson's disease as an add-on medicine along with other medicines. It helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle so that they can move naturally. Trihexyphenidyl can also be used to treat movement disorders (extreme restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasms) which can be caused by certain drugs.

Q. How does Trihexyphenidyl work?
Trihexyphenidyl works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine on the nerves of the smooth muscles; thereby, reducing the muscle spasm (involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles), tremor (uncontrolled shaking) and excessive salivation associated with Parkinson's disease.

Q. Is Trihexyphenidyl a narcotic substance?
No, Trihexyphenidyl is not a narcotic substance. Trihexyphenidyl is an antispasmodic(muscle relaxing) medicine and belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics.

Q. Is Trihexyphenidyl safe?
Trihexyphenidyl is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. What is Trihexyphenidyl?
Trihexyphenidyl is an antispasmodic (muscle relaxing) drug and belongs to a group of drugs known as 'anticholinergics'.

Q. Does Trihexyphenidyl get you high?
Trihexyphenidyl has been reported to get you a high. Please use this drug only for prescribed duration in doses as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Does Trihexyphenidyl cause weight gain?
Trihexyphenidyl has not been seen to cause weight gain. However, weight loss has been reported with Trihexyphenidyl in children. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an unexpected change in your weight while you are taking Trihexyphenidyl.

Q. Is Chlorpromazine a benzodiazepine/sleeping tablet?
Chlorpromazine is not a benzodiazepine. It belongs to a class of medicines called phenothiazine antipsychotics. Chlorpromazine should not be used as a sleeping tablet

Q. Is it good for anxiety?
It is used in patients with schizophrenia but it relieves anxiety too at certain levels

Q. Is Chlorpromazine a controlled substance/narcotic?
No. Chlorpromazine is not a controlled substance/ narcotic. However, it can be purchased only after producing a doctor's prescription

Q. Does Chlorpromazine cause weight gain/sleepiness/euphoric (high)?
Yes, Chlorpromazine may cause weight gain and sleepiness

Q. Is it addictive?
Chlorpromazine does not have high addictive potential and a very little propensity for abuse for euphoria

Q. Does Chlorpromazine decrease dopamine?
Chlorpromazine is dopamine receptor blocker so it decreases dopamine levels to calm the patients with schizophrenia

Q. Does Chlorpromazine help with opiate withdrawal?
It has been observed that Chlorpromazine helps in certain cases of opiate withdrawal. However, it is not widely used for this purpose. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

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