(أرتان (تريهكسيفينيديل

Artrane is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can be prescribed alone or in combination with other medications. It controls rigidity, drooling, tremors and other Parkinson's disease. Also it can be prescribed to prevent similar symotoms caused by chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon) and others.
Artane should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. 
Artane dosage depends on your conditions it should be taken exactly as prescribed. Usually Artane is prescribed as a capsule, tablet and liquid taken 3-4 times a day with food at bedtime. Controlled-released Artane should be taken once to twice a day every 12 hours.
You may need special dosage adjustment or you may not be able to take this drug if you have liver o kidney infection or if you have gastrointestinal problems.
The most serious side effects are severe neutropenia (low white blood cells), hemorrhage (gastrointensial or cerebral), thrombotic thrombocytopenic pupura (TTP), headache, indigestion, flushing. Seek medical help immediately if your side effects do not ease off during several hours.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the Missed Dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
The symptoms of Artane overdose aren't known. If you think that you overdosed the medicine seek medical help immediately.
Keep at the temperature between 59–86F (15–30 C), away from heat, moisture, light and children.