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Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride - Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Procyclidine tablets are the preferred treatment option.

SABP specialist initiation and stabilisation for at least one month before any request for transfer of prescribing responsibility.

Antimuscarinics should not be used in tardive dyskinesia

Recommendation for use to be made by SABP specialist only after consideration and trial of reduction of antipsychotic dose has occured or alternative treatment options have first been tried.
See PAD for additional safety advice.

SAFETY ADVICE - Antimuscarinics have potential for abuse due to mood elevating properties.
Regular antimuscarinics should not be withdrawn abruptly in patients on long-term treatment
These medicine are scored as 3 in the anticholinergic burden scale - review use regularly due to long-term issues like cognitive decline.

 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

SABP specialist initiation and stabilisation for at least one month before any request for transfer of prescribing responsibility.

Tablets are the preferred treatment option. Reserve oral solution for patients unable to swallow the tablets.

Recommendation for use to be made by SABP specialist only after consideration and trial of reduction of antipsychotic dose has occured or alternative treatment options have first been tried.

See PAD for additional safety information.

SAFETY ADVICE - Antimuscarinics have potential for abuse due to mood elevating properties.
Regular antimuscarinics should not be withdrawn abruptly in patients on long-term treatment
These medicine are scored as 3 in the anticholinergic burden scale - review use regularly due to long-term issues like cognitive decline.

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Indication :
Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms
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