Procyclidine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-Parkinson DrugsIndication Dosage
Procyclidine is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease and certain side effects caused by other medications. It helps control muscle stiffness, tremors, and other movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease. It can also be used to manage side effects like restlessness or shakiness caused by some other medicines.
Parkinsonism, Extrapyramidal Symptoms (but Not Tardive dyskinesia):
- Adult: 2.5 Mg 3 Times A Day, Then Increased In Steps Of 2.5-5 Mg Daily If Required; Increased If Necessary Up To 30 Mg Daily In 2-4 Divided Doses, At 2-3 Day Intervals. Maximum Daily Dose Only To Be Used In Exceptional Circumstances; Maximum 60 Mg Per Day
- Elderly: Lower End Of Range Preferable
Acute Dystonia:
By IM Inj, Or By IV Inj:
- Adult: 5-10 Mg, Occasionally, More Than 10 Mg, Dose Usually Effective In 5-10 Minutes But May Need 30 Minutes For Relief
- Elderly: Lower End Of Range Preferable
Content
- Tab 5mg: Procyclidine Hci 5mg.
- Inj 10mg: Per 2 ml: Procyclidine 10mg.
- Syp 2.5mg /5mg: Per 5 ml: Procyclidine 2.5mg /5mg.
Pregnancy
Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk.
Stability
- Anticholinergic
Contra Indications
- Gi Obstruction, Myasthenia Gravis,urinary Obstruction, Closed Angle Glaucoma.
Precautions
- Gi Obstruction, Myasthenia Gravis,urinary Obstruction, Closed Angle Glaucoma.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Anxiety
- Angle-closure Glaucoma
- Blurredvision
- confusion
- constipation
- dizziness
- dry Mouth
- Euphoria
- gingivitis
- hallucinations
- impaired Memory
- Nausea
- rash
- Restlessness
- Tachycardia
- Urinary Retention
- Vomiting