Artane (generic name: trihexyphenidyl; brand names include: Triphen) belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergic agents.

Artane is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Artane is also used in the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms (involuntary movements) caused by certain psychiatric drugs.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Artane is usually taken 3-4 times daily with meals and at bedtime.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Artane, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: trihexyphenidyl HCl.