Lahexy 2mg Tablet
La Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
12.10

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Drug induced abnormal movements

COMPOSITION:
Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Lahexy 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lahexy 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Lahexy 2mg Tablet should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Milk secretion may decrease.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Lahexy 2mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Lahexy 2mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Lahexy 2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Trihexyphenidyl   2mg

Uses of Lahexy Tablet
Lahexy 2mg Tablet is used in Parkinson's disease and drug induced abnormal movements.

How to use Lahexy Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lahexy 2mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Lahexy Tablet works
Lahexy 2mg Tablet is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It helps patients with Parkinson's disease by improving muscle control and reducing stiffness so that they can move more naturally. It is also used to treat movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm ) which can be caused by certain drugs.

Side Effects:

Common Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Blurred vision.

Expert advice for Lahexy Tablet
It may be taken before or after meals. If Lahexy causes your mouth to dry excessively, it may be better to take it before meals, unless it causes nausea. If taken after meals, thirst can be improved by sucking hard sugarless candy, chewing gum, or drinking water. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat glaucoma. Lahexy can cause blurred vision or dizziness. Do not drive and or operate machinery if you get blurred vision or dizziness. Inform your doctor if you have trouble in passing urine. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Lahexy used for?
Lahexy is used in the management of Parkinson's disease as an add-on medicine along with other medicines. It helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle so that they can move naturally. Lahexy can also be used to treat movement disorders (extreme restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasms) which can be caused by certain drugs.

Q. How does Lahexy work?
Lahexy works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as acetylcholine on the nerves of the smooth muscles; thereby, reducing the muscle spasm (involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles), tremor (uncontrolled shaking) and excessive salivation associated with Parkinson's disease.

Q. Is Lahexy a narcotic substance?
No, Lahexy is not a narcotic substance. Lahexy is an antispasmodic(muscle relaxing) medicine and belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics.

Q. Is Lahexy safe?
Lahexy is a safe medicine if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. What is Lahexy?
Lahexy is an antispasmodic (muscle relaxing) drug and belongs to a group of drugs known as 'anticholinergics'.

Q. Does Lahexy get you high?
Lahexy has been reported to get you a high. Please use this drug only for prescribed duration in doses as recommended by your doctor.

Q. Does Lahexy cause weight gain?
Lahexy has not been seen to cause weight gain. However, weight loss has been reported with Lahexy in children. Please consult your doctor in case you experience an unexpected change in your weight while you are taking Lahexy.