PROCYCLIDINE

Overview

PROCYCLIDINE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Procyclidine is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It helps patients with Parkinson’s disease by improving muscle control and reducing stiffness so that they can move more naturally. It is also used to treat movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm ) which can be caused by certain drugs. Procyclidine has used in Parkinson’s disease and drug-induced abnormal movements.

Usage

PROCYCLIDINE is generally used to treat: Parkinson’s Disease
PROCYCLIDINE can address symptoms like: Muscle Stiffness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

PROCYCLIDINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, prostate enlargement, low blood pressure, mental illness, irregular heartbeat, ulcers, intestinal inflammation, difficulty in urinating, heart, kidney, liver, lung, nervous system, or thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Avoid becoming over heated in hot weather; drink plenty of fluids to keep your body in cool.


Symptoms of Overdosage

PROCYCLIDINE over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Loss Of Coordination, Fever, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Confusion, Hallucinations

Common Side-Effects

PROCYCLIDINE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea, Nervousness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

PROCYCLIDINE : Chest Pain, Mood Swings, Eyes Pain

Rare Side-Effects

PROCYCLIDINE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PROCYCLIDINE can interfere with: Neuropathy, Intestinal Obstruction, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, Urinary Retention, Tardive Dyskinesia, Diarrhoea, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Acute Liver Failure, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism

Technical Classification

PROCYCLIDINE is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGIC ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / ANTIPARKINSON AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PROCYCLIDINE as Ingredient

CYCLID 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
CYCLID 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
DINACE 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
DINE 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
KEMADRIN 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
KEMADRIN TAB 2.5MGPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
MODIN 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
MODIN 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
NOPARK 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
NOPARK 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
OCYL 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
OCYL 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
PARKLID 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
PROCLID 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
PROCYDIN 2.5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 2.5 MG
PROCYDIN 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
PRODINE 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG
TRODIN 5MG TABPROCYCLIDINE 5.0 MG