Antidyskinetics (Systemic)
Category- Antidyskinetic - Benztropine; Biperiden; Ethopropazine; Procyclidine; Trihexyphenidyl
DescriptionAntidyskinetics are used
to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as ``shaking palsy.''
By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more
normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced. It is also
used to control severe reactions to certain medicines such as reserpine (e.g.,
Serpasil) (medicine to control high blood pressure) or phenothiazines, chlorprothixene
(e.g., Taractan), thiothixene (e.g., Navane), loxapine (e.g., Loxitane), and
haloperidol (e.g., Haldol) (medicines for nervous, mental, and emotional conditions).
Antidyskinetics may also be used for other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Benztropine
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Biperiden
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Ethopropazine
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Procyclidine
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Elixir (Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
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Trihexyphenidyl
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Extended-release capsules (U.S. and Canada)
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Elixir (U.S. and Canada)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Benztropine
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Biperiden
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Akineton 2
- Artane 5
- Artane Sequels 5
- Cogentin 1
- Kemadrin 4
- Parsidol 3
- Trihexane 5
- Trihexy 5
In Canada -
- Akineton 2
- Apo-Benztropine 1
- Apo-Trihex 5
- Artane 5
- Artane Sequels 5
- Cogentin 1
- Kemadrin 4
- Parsitan 3
- PMS Benztropine 1
- PMS Procyclidine 4
- PMS Trihexyphenidyl 5
- Procyclid 4
Other commonly used names are: Benzatropine
Profenamine
Note:
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For quick reference, the following antidyskinetics are numbered to
match the corresponding brand names. |
This information applies to the following medicines: |
1. |
Benztropine (BENZ-troe-peen)‡§ |
2. |
Biperiden (bye-PER-i-den) |
3. |
Ethopropazine (eth-oh-PROE-pa-zeen) |
4. |
Procyclidine (proe-SYE-kli-deen) |
5. |
Trihexyphenidyl (trye-hex-ee-FEN-i-dill)‡ |
‡ Generic name product may be available in the U.S. |
§ Generic name product may be available in Canada |
Note:
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This information does not
apply to Amantadine,
Carbidopa and Levodopa, Diphenhydramine, Haloperidol, and Levodopa. |
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