Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride and Zavesca

• Generic Name: trihexyphenidyl
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Artane, Trihexane

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

May reduce the frequency and duration of oculogyric crises, salivation, spastic contractions, and dyskinesia, and relieve mental inertia and depression characteristic of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

Control of extrapyramidal reactions induced by antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines, thioxanthenes).

• Generic Name: miglustat
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Zavesca

Zavesca (miglustat) reduces the formation of a certain protein in the body in people with type 1 Gaucher disease.

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Zavesca is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease by people who cannot receive enzyme replacement therapy.

Zavesca may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, it is not a cure for this condition.

Zavesca may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.