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Dyskinil Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Dyskinil Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dyskinil Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Dyskinil Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Dyskinil Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). This medicine contains trihexyphenidyl which works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, and drowsiness.
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Composition :

TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE-2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Crescent Formulations Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Dyskinil Tablet

Dyskinil Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used as an adjunct to treat Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are problems with movements. 

Dyskinil Tablet contains ‘Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride’, which works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Besides this, Dyskinil Tablet also balances chemical messengers called neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thus helps the muscles move naturally. 

You are advised to take Dyskinil Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, drowsiness, and feeling nervous or restless. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not discontinue Dyskinil Tablet on your own. Consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dyskinil Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Dyskinil Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Dyskinil Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your medicines and health condition to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Dyskinil Tablet

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Directions for Use

• Dyskinil Tablet can be taken with or without food.• It is advised to take Dyskinil Tablet as advised by a doctor.• Swallow the Dyskinil Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Dyskinil Tablet  contains Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride, an anti-spasmodic agent used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Dyskinil Tablet exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. It works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Dyskinil Tablet improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helps the muscles move naturally. Dyskinil Tablet is used as an adjuvant therapy along with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Dyskinil Tablet is used to control drug-induced movement disorders caused by CNS drugs such as dibenzoxazepines, thioxanthenes, phenothiazines, and butyrophenones.

How Dyskinil Tablet Works

Dyskinil Tablet contains ‘Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride’, which works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Besides this, Dyskinil Tablet also balances chemical messengers called neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thus helps the muscles move naturally.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Dyskinil Tablet out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Dyskinil Tablet
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered Nervousness:
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of Nervousness, such as anxiety, jitteriness, or an increased heart rate, after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen to alleviate symptoms of Nervousness. This can include switching to a different medication, reducing the dosage, or temporarily stopping the medication. Your doctor may also recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, mindfulness meditation, or journaling. These techniques can help reduce anxiety and Nervousness.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling, to help manage Nervousness.
  • Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
  • Your doctor may advise considering cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or other forms of talk therapy to address underlying anxiety or Nervousness.
  • You should maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor nervousness symptoms, adjust treatment plans as needed, and discuss any concerns or questions.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dyskinil Tablet

Take Dyskinil Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness, dilated pupils, fever, feeling hot, hallucinations, agitation, paleness, dry skin/mouth, seizures, paranoia (intense feeling of anxiety or fear), and numbness in or around the mouth, nose or throat. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Dyskinil Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or if you have narrow angled glaucoma. Do not discontinue Dyskinil Tablet on your own. Inform your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, urination problems, stomach ulcers, acidity, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), alcoholism, high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney problems. Do not take Dyskinil Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Dyskinil Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Dyskinil Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Dyskinil Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrihexyphenidylPotassium chloride
Critical
TrihexyphenidylPotassium citrate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TrihexyphenidylPotassium chloride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Co-administration of Dyskinil Tablet with potassium chloride can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with potassium chloride is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
TrihexyphenidylPotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Co-administration of Dyskinil Tablet with potassium citrate may increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with potassium citrate is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TrihexyphenidylTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with topiramate can increase the risk of increase body temperature and reduced sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dyskinil Tablet with Topiramate can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness or lightheaded, increase body temperature contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
TrihexyphenidylEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with esketamine can increase the risk of other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Dyskinil Tablet and esketamine, but can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrihexyphenidylKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with Ketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Dyskinil Tablet and ketamine, but it can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TrihexyphenidylAmantadine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Coadministration of Allopurinol with Dyskinil Tablet may increase side effects such as heat intolerance, dry mouth, confusion, constipation, difficulty urinating, and blurred vision especially in the elderly or those with a debilitating (physically weak) condition.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Allopurinol and Dyskinil Tablet together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications.
TrihexyphenidylZonisamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dyskinil Tablet:
Coadministration of Dyskinil Tablet with Zonisamide can increase the risk or severity of Zonisamide side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dyskinil Tablet with Zonisamide together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Include a diet rich in iron, folate and magnesium. 
  • Regularly attend therapy sessions.
  • Perform meditation and yoga.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Dyskinil Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Dyskinil Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Dyskinil Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Dyskinil Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness and blurred vision. Avoid driving and handling machinery if you experience these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Dyskinil Tablet is not recommended for use in children, as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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FAQs

Dyskinil Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used as an adjunct to treat Parkinsons disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders).

Dyskinil Tablet works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. It improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helps the muscles move naturally.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Dyskinil Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Dyskinil Tablet should be used with caution during hot weather as it may increase the chance of having a heat stroke. Dyskinil Tablet can cause decreased sweating which results in a rise in body temperature (hyperthermia). This profound side effect is more significant in hot weather, so it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids, especially in summer. Inform your doctor if you have heat intolerance or fever.

Antidepressants should be avoided while taking Dyskinil Tablet as it might increase sedative effects. Consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you are using anti-depressants.

Dyskinil Tablet may cause hallucination in some cases if taken for a prolonged time. Hallucination is a medical condition in which the person may feel, hear or believe things that are not true, see things that are not there, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. If you experience hallucinations while taking Dyskinil Tablet , please talk to your doctor immediately.

Constipation may occur as a side-effect of Dyskinil Tablet . Try eating foods that encourage a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation.

Consult your doctor before taking Dyskinil Tablet if you have glaucoma. Dyskinil Tablet is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Dyskinil Tablet may cause blindness on long-term use in case of patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.

The dose of Dyskinil Tablet may vary from person to person. It will be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

No, you should not stop taking Dyskinil Tablet on your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, aggression or violent behaviour, and suicidal tendencies. Consult the doctor before stopping Dyskinil Tablet to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Before taking Dyskinil Tablet , let your doctor know if you have glaucoma, heart, liver or kidney disease, prostate problems, trouble passing urine, myasthenia gravis (weakness of skeletal muscles), stomach ulcer, severe heartburn, acid indigestion or any other digestive disorders, or tardive dyskinesia (unusual movements of the face and tongue). Let the doctor know if you are taking an MAO inhibitor (rasagiline), anti-histamine (diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, trifluoperazine), anti-cholinergic (benztropine), anti-convulsant (clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), anti-depressants (escitalopram, duloxetine) and mild pain killers/fever-reducing agent (acetaminophen), levodopa, nefopam, parasympathomimetics (neostigmine, bethanechol), metoclopramide or domperidone.

Dyskinil Tablet can be taken orally with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, or crush it.

No, Dyskinil Tablet is not a narcotic. It belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders).

You will not get high after taking Dyskinil Tablet as it is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may lead some individuals to abuse. Therefore, Dyskinil Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor.

Yes, Dyskinil Tablet may cause drowsiness as a common side effect. If you experience drowsiness, avoid driving and operating machinery.

Do not take more than the recommended doses of Dyskinil Tablet as it may cause overdose symptoms like fever, drowsiness, agitation, dilated pupils, hallucinations, feeling hot, paleness in your face, dry skin and mouth, paranoia, seizure, or numbness in or around your mouth, nose, or throat. Always take Dyskinil Tablet in the dose prescribed by the doctor.

No, Dyskinil Tablet should not be crushed. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water.

Dyskinil Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.

Dyskinil Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. However, if you notice any weight changes, manage it with lifestyle changes by regular exercise, taking a balanced diet, cutting down sugary and processed foods and staying hydrated.

The side effects of Dyskinil Tablet include dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, and feeling nervous or restless. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SCO-58, 59, Sector-17D Chandigarh-160017
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M Pharmacy

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Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5271.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2003/006773_S036_ARTANE.pdf
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682160.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/trihexyphenidyl.html

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