PREVENTION OF DRUG-INDUCED EXTRAPYRAMIDAL SYMPTOMS
Adult:
Initially, 1 mg daily, increased gradually to usual maintenance dose of 5-15 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Max dose: 15 mg daily. Elderly: May require smaller doses.
Oral
IDIOPATHIC PARKINSONISM
Adult:
Initially, 1 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses, increased gradually over a period of several days in steps of 2 mg, up to 6-10 mg daily according to response. For advanced cases: 12-15 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses. For postencephalitic patients: Larger doses may be required.
Elderly: May require smaller doses.
Max Dosage: 15 mg daily For postencephalitic patients: Larger
Administration
Should be taken with food. (Best taken w/ meals. Take before meals if dry mouth occurs, after meals if drooling/nausea occurs. Take at the same time each day.)
Precautions
Glaucoma, obstructive disease of GI or genitourinary tracts. In elderly males with possible prostatic hypertrophy. Liver and renal disorders. Pregnancy and lactation.
Potentially Life-threatening
Adverse Drug Reactions
