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Triphen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Triphen. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Triphen include Dry Mouth, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Triphen have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Triphen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Triphen has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Triphen related warnings talks about Triphen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Triphen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. High Blood Pressure are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Triphen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Triphen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Triphen is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Triphen 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Triphen is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Triphen safe for pregnant women?
Triphen may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Triphen, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Triphen safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Triphen. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Triphen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Triphen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Triphen on the Liver?
Triphen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Triphen on the Heart?
You can take Triphen without any fear of damage to the heart.
Triphen 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 Triphen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triphen habit forming or addictive?
Triphen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Triphen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Triphen is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Triphen has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Triphen
It is safe to take Triphen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triphen
Consuming Triphen with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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)
