Manohexy Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Salt Synonyms	Benzhexol
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Aralkylamines Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Anticholinergic- centrally acting
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	616

FAQ

What if I stop taking Manohexy abruptly?

You should not stop taking Manohexy without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may get worse. If you feel your dose needs to be lowered, then consult your doctor who will reduce your dose gradually.

Can I crush Manohexy?

No, Manohexy should not be crushed. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about how to take this medicine.

Can I take Manohexy with food?

Manohexy may be taken before or after meals according to the effects experienced by the patient. If Manohexy tends to dry the mouth excessively, it may be better to take it before meals, unless it causes nausea. If taken after meals, it may cause induced thirst which can be reduced by peppermint, chewing gum, or water.

Does Manohexy make you drowsy?

Yes, Manohexy may cause drowsiness in some cases. Some people may even experience difficulty in falling asleep. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you experience drowsiness or if it causes blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea and mental confusion.

For how long do I need to take Manohexy?

You should continue taking Manohexy as long as your doctor advises you. In some cases, the use of Manohexy may continue indefinitely. Such patients are often kept under careful observation for a longer period of time.

What happens if more than the recommended doses of Manohexy are taken?

Taking more than the recommended doses of Manohexy may cause flushing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, increased heartbeat, rapid respiration, fever, increase in blood pressure, and dryness of mouth, tongue and skin. A rash may appear on the face or upper trunk. You may also experience restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, paranoid and psychotic reactions, incoordination, delirium (a state of mental confusion and emotional disruption) and occasionally convulsions.

What happens if more than the recommended doses of Manohexy are taken?

Does Manohexy cause weight gain?

Yes, Manohexy may cause weight gain. If you are concerned about your weight gain, consult a dietician for diet plan, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.

Is Manohexy a narcotic? Can I get high after taking Manohexy?

No, Manohexy is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may make the people abuse its use.

Does Manohexy cause weight gain?

Yes, Manohexy may cause weight gain. If you are concerned about your weight gain, consult a dietician for diet plan, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.

Is Manohexy a narcotic? Can I get high after taking Manohexy?

No, Manohexy is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may make the people abuse its use.

Does Manohexy make you drowsy?

What if you forget to take Manohexy?

If you miss a dose of Manohexy, consult your doctor.

Manohexy Injection Reviews

Manohexy is used with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is also used to treat severe movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movemnet disorder).

Manohexy is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may result in a worsening of symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, and blurred vision. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Dry mouth may occur commonly while using this medicine so, try to do frequent mouth rinses, maintain good oral hygiene, and increase water intake. Avoid wearing contact lenses as it may cause dry eyes as well. It is important to inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or have trouble in passing urine.

Before using Manohexy, you should tell your doctor if you've ever had heart problems, problems with passing urine, liver or kidney disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.

How Manohexy Injection Works

Manohexy is an anticholinergic medication. It works by decreasing the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness in Parkinson's disease. It also improves movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm) caused by certain other medicines.

How to Use Manohexy Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Manohexy Injection

In Treatment of Parkinson's disease: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder of the central nervous system. It makes the muscles stiff which causes difficulties in standing and walking. PD also causes tremors and loss of balance. Manohexy helps to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It relaxes the stiff muscles and helps in easy movement without losing balance. Manohexy is also used to treat side effects like abnormal movements caused by antipsychotic drugs. It is advisable not to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor. This is because a sudden stoppage can cause symptoms of Parkinson's disease to return. You can see that the drug is working if you are able to do your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.
In Treatment of Drug induced abnormal movements: Manohexy is also used to treat side effects like abnormal movements caused by antipsychotic drugs. It helps restore normal body posture as well as control over muscle movements in the body. This will enable you to lead a normal life and improve your ability to carry out daily activities.

Uses of Manohexy Injection

Treatment of Drug induced abnormal movements
Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Manohexy Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Manohexy may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Manohexy can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Manohexy in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Manohexy is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Manohexy in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Manohexy may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Manohexy may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

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