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Heksi is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Heksi. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Heksi include Dry Mouth, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Heksi as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Heksi are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Heksi has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Heksi has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Heksi related warnings section.
Heksi is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Heksi have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Heksi with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Heksi is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Heksi is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Heksi is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Heksi safe for pregnant women?
Heksi may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Heksi again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Heksi safe during breastfeeding?
Heksi may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Heksi on the Kidneys?
Heksi rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Heksi on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Heksi on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Heksi on the Heart?
You can take Heksi without any fear of damage to the heart.
Heksi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Heksi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Heksi habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Heksi is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Heksi, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Heksi can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Heksi only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Heksi can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Heksi
It is safe to take Heksi with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Heksi
Consumption of alcohol and Heksi together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 433
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 433
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane® (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
