Cyclidine
by Pharmedic
Active ingredient: Procyclidine
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- Tab · 5 mg · 1 Sachetx100's (025677)
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About Procyclidine
Antiparkinsonism Preps
Uses
Parkinsonism, drug-induced extra-pyramidal symptoms (but not tardive dyskinesia).
How to take it
ORAL: Adults: Initially 2.5 mg three times daily after meals increasing at intervals of 2 or 3 days by 2.5-5 mg daily; usual max 30 mg daily. INJECTION: Acute dystonia: Adults: BY IM or IV inj, 5-10 mg (occasionally more than 10 mg), usually effective in 5-10 min but may need 30 min for relief. Children: Not recommended.
Side effects
Mental confusion in high doses. Blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Gl obstruction, urinary obstruction. Closed angle glaucoma. Precautions: Elderly. Prostatic hypertrophy, renal or hepatic impairment, tardive dyskinesia, psychiatric disorders, predisposition to glaucoma or GI obstruction. Cardiac disorders. Withdraw slowly.
Advice
Take after meals. Take at the same time each day. Contact prescriber if there is difficulty in breathing, unrelieved constipation, chest pain, palpitations, painful or difficult urination, loss of memory, nervousness, hallucinations, skin rash, increased muscle spasm, rigidity or if there is worsening of condition. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Do not take prescription medications, OTC sedatives or CNS depressants without consulting prescriber. Limit exercise activity, take sufficient amount of fluids to prevent heatstroke in hot weather. For nasal congestion or dry skin, consult prescriber for relief.
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Interactions with Procyclidine
Phenothiazines, antihistamines and antidepressants. MAOIs, TCADs, amantadine, memantine, disopyramide, nefopam, ketoconazole, levodopa, cholinergic agents, domperidone, metoclopramide, paroxetine, antipsychotics.
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