Trihexyphenidyl
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
IUPAC NAME-(RS)-1-cyclohexyl-1-phenyl-3-(1-piperidyl)propan-1-ol
MOLECULAR FORMULA-C20H31NO
MOLAR MASS-301.466 g/mol
Trihexyphenidyl also known as benzhexol and trihex, is an antiparkinsonian agent of the antimuscarinic class. It has been in clinical usage for decades. The drug is available as the hydrochloride salt.
Trihexyphenidyl is used for the symptomatic treatment of Parkinson's disease in mono- and combination therapy. It is active in postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic, and idiopathic forms. The drug is also commonly used to treat extrapyramidal side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment.
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