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Why is procyclidine prescribed?
Procyclidine is used to help with movement-related side effects caused by some antipsychotic medications. It can also be used as an early treatment for Parkinson’s. The medicines orphenadrine and trihexphenidyl are very similar to procyclidine but not as common.
What is procyclidine used for and side effects?
About procyclidine
| Type of medicine | An antimuscarinic medicine |
|---|---|
| Used for | Unwanted ‘extrapyramidal side-effects’ caused by some medicines, Parkinson’s disease and Parkinsonism |
| Also called | Kemadrin® |
| Available as | Tablets, oral liquid and injection |
How quickly does procyclidine work?
Procyclidine begins to work in an hour or two. Full effect is not seen for several days. Many people do not experience any side effects.
Is procyclidine a sedative?
Sedative drugs reduce CFFT while psychostimulants increase it. Procyclidine is an anticholinergic that is used to control the extrapyramidal side-effects of antipsychotics in schizophrenia.
What does procyclidine do to the body?
Procyclidine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Can procyclidine be abused?
Procyclidine, along with other anticholinergic drugs, has the potential to be abused. Although the cases of abuse are rare, physicians should exercise caution in prescribing Procyclidine to patients with symptoms that may not be genuine.
Does procyclidine relax muscles?
Can you overdose on procyclidine?
Symptoms of a procyclidine overdose include large pupils; warm, dry skin; flushed face; fever; dry mouth; fast or irregular heartbeat; anxiety; hallucinations; confusion; agitation; hyperactivity; loss of consciousness; and seizures.
Procyclidine reduces the effects of certain chemicals in your body that may become unbalanced as a result of disease (such as Parkinson’s disease), drug therapy, or other causes. Procyclidine is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson’s disease.
What is procyclidine used to treat in Parkinson’s disease?
Uses Procyclidine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine / haloperidol). Procyclidine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine).
What is the best way to take procyclidine?
If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take procyclidine after meals to lessen stomach upset. Procyclidine is usually taken three to four times a day.
Can procyclidine be taken with other antipsychotics?
As procyclidine is usually taken to help with side effects caused by other drugs (usually antipsychotics), studies do not look at the effects on developing babies of procyclidine on its own. It is a good idea to look at the information available for the antipsychotic medication you are taking.