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Procydin-5 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PROCYCLIDINE-5MG

Uses:

Parkinson’s disease

Medicinal Benefits:

Procydin-5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. Procydin-5 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Procydin-5 Tablet exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. It works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Procydin-5 Tablet improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally. Procydin-5 Tablet is used as an adjuvant therapy along with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Procydin-5 Tablet is used to control drug-induced movement disorders caused by CNS drugs such as dibenzoxazepines, thioxanthenes, phenothiazines, and butyrophenones.

FAQs

Procydin-5 Tablet works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. It improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally.

Hallucination is a medical condition in which the person may feel, hear or believe things that are not true, see things that are not there, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Procydin-5 Tablet may cause hallucinations if taken for a prolonged time. So, if you experience hallucinations while taking Procydin-5 Tablet , please talk to your doctor immediately.

Antidepressants should be avoided while taking Procydin-5 Tablet as it might increase sedative effects. Consult your doctor before taking Procydin-5 Tablet if you are using depressants.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Procydin-5 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent mouth drying.

Procydin-5 Tablet should be used with caution during hot weather as it may increase the chance of having a heat stroke. Inform your doctor if you have heat intolerance or fever.

Constipation may occur as a side-effect of Procydin-5 Tablet . Try eating foods that encourage a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive constipation.

Consult your doctor before taking Procydin-5 Tablet if you have glaucoma. Procydin-5 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Procydin-5 Tablet may cause blindness on long-term use in the case of patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.