Manohexy 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Manohexy 5mg Tablet is used with other medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease. It’s also used to treat severe movement side effects caused by certain drugs (drug-induced movement disorder).
It is antispasmodic agent
Uses of Manohexy Tablet
Side effects of Manohexy Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Manohexy
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Difficulty in urination
- Nervousness
How to use Manohexy 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. Manohexy 5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Manohexy 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Manohexy 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Manohexy 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Manohexy 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Manohexy 5mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Manohexy 5mg Tablet can cause blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea, and mental confusion in some cases. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Manohexy 5mg 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.
Patients with kidney disease should be closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Manohexy 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Manohexy Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Manohexy 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
- Manohexy 5mg Tablet helps treat Parkinson's disease and drug-induced abnormal movements.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
- You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, intraocular pressure, kidney function, liver function, and cardiac function while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
- Do not stop taking Manohexy 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as that may cause worsening of symptoms.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aralkylamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Anticholinergic- centrally acting
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Manohexy 5mg Tablet a narcotic? Can I get high after taking Manohexy 5mg Tablet?
No, Manohexy 5mg Tablet is not a narcotic. However, its hallucinogenic and euphoriant properties may make the people abuse its use.
Q. Does Manohexy 5mg Tablet make you drowsy?
Yes, Manohexy 5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness in some cases. Some people may even experience difficulty in falling asleep. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you experience drowsiness or if it causes blurring of vision, dizziness, mild nausea and mental confusion.
Q. What happens if more than the recommended doses of Manohexy 5mg Tablet are taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Manohexy 5mg Tablet may cause flushing of the skin, nausea, vomiting, dilated pupils, increased heartbeat, rapid respiration, fever, increase in blood pressure, and dryness of mouth, tongue and skin. A rash may appear on the face or upper trunk. You may also experience restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, paranoid and psychotic reactions, incoordination, delirium (a state of mental confusion and emotional disruption) and occasionally convulsions.
Q. Does Manohexy 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Manohexy 5mg Tablet may cause weight gain. If you are concerned about your weight gain, consult a dietician for diet plan, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
Q. Can I crush Manohexy 5mg Tablet?
No, Manohexy 5mg Tablet should not be crushed. It should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor if you are not sure about how to take this medicine.
Q. Can I take Manohexy 5mg Tablet with food?
Manohexy 5mg Tablet may be taken before or after meals according to the effects experienced by the patient. If Manohexy 5mg Tablet tends to dry the mouth excessively, it may be better to take it before meals, unless it causes nausea. If taken after meals, it may cause induced thirst which can be reduced by peppermint, chewing gum, or water.
Q. For how long do I need to take Manohexy 5mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Manohexy 5mg Tablet as long as your doctor advises you. In some cases, the use of Manohexy 5mg Tablet may continue indefinitely. Such patients are often kept under careful observation for a longer period of time.
Q. What if I stop taking Manohexy 5mg Tablet abruptly?
You should not stop taking Manohexy 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may get worse. If you feel your dose needs to be lowered, then consult your doctor who will reduce your dose gradually.
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