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Maphyl is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Parkinson's Disease are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maphyl. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Maphyl include Dry Mouth, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maphyl as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Maphyl normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Maphyl is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Maphyl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Maphyl related warnings section.
Maphyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like High Blood Pressure as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Maphyl are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Maphyl with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maphyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Maphyl 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 Maphyl is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Maphyl safe for pregnant women?
Maphyl can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Maphyl, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Maphyl safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Maphyl. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Maphyl on the Kidneys?
Maphyl rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maphyl on the Liver?
Side effects of Maphyl rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Maphyl on the Heart?
Using Maphyl does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Maphyl 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 Maphyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Maphyl habit forming or addictive?
Maphyl is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maphyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Maphyl should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Maphyl has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Maphyl
It is safe to take Maphyl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maphyl
Consumption of alcohol and Maphyl together may have severe effects on your health.
Maphyl contains trihexyphenidyl which is an anticholinergic drug that works through correcting the chemical imbalance in the brain by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter acetylcholine). Blockage of acetylcholine actions results in relaxation of smooth muscles which helps in improving the muscle control and reducing stiffness. In this way, Maphyl provides relief to the patient from the symptoms of parkinsonism.
No, Maphyl does not cause weight gain. In fact, it has been reported that Maphyl causes weight loss in children.
Yes, Maphyl may cause constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Take Maphyl as long as it is recommended by your doctor.
No, Maphyl is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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
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)
