Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's

Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents used as an adjunct to treat Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are movement problems. 
Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘Paliperidone’, which relaxes the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Besides this, Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's also balances chemical messengers called neurotransmitters in our brain, thereby improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally. 
You can take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's with food to prevent stomach upset. Take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. You are advised to take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, weakness, headache, dry mouth, decreased urination, drowsiness, and feeling nervous or restless. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not discontinue Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's on your own. Do not take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your medicines and health condition and rule out any side effects.

Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-spasmodic agents. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and extrapyramidal symptoms (drug-induced movement disorders). Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's exerts a direct inhibitory effect upon the parasympathetic nervous system. It works by relaxing the muscles and nerve impulses that control muscle functioning. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's improves muscle control and reduces stiffness, thereby helping the muscles move naturally. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's is used as an adjuvant therapy along with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's is used to control drug-induced movement disorders caused by CNS drugs such as dibenzoxazepines, thioxanthenes, phenothiazines, and butyrophenones.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Weakness 
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Decreased urination
• Drowsiness
• Feeling nervous or restless

Do not take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents or have narrow-angled glaucoma. Do not discontinue Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's on your own. Inform your doctor before taking Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, urination problems, stomach ulcers, acidity, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), alcoholism, high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience hallucinations. Do not take Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Take special care with your dental hygiene while using Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's (like brushing and flossing), and have regular dental check-ups.

Drug-Drug interactions: Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, lurasidone, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, trifluoperazine), MAO inhibitor (rasagiline), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), anti-cholinergic (benztropine), anti-convulsant (clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), anti-depressants (escitalopram, duloxetine) anti-anxiety (alprazolam), and mild pain killers/fever-reducing agent (acetaminophen).

Drug-Food interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol with Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's as it might increase dizziness, and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease interactions: Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's may have interactions with disease conditions such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage), gastrointestinal obstruction, glaucoma, urinary obstruction, infectious diarrhea, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary facial movements), psychoses, high blood pressure, and fever.

• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LURASIDONE
• OLANZAPINE
• RISPERIDONE
• QUETIAPINE
• TRIFLUOPERAZINE
• RASAGILINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• ESCITALOPRAM
• DULOXETINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• ACETAMINOPHEN

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Include a diet rich in iron, folate and magnesium. 
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

• Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's can cause decreased sweating, which results in a rise in body temperature (hyperthermia). This serious side effect is greater in hot weather, so it is advisable to drink plenty of water fluids, especially in summer. However, kidney patients should consult a doctor before drinking any fluid.
• Regular monitoring of hypotension, kidney, liver and cardiac disorder is required while taking Prodine 5 mg Tablet 10's.

Parkinson’s disease: It is a progressive neurological disorder in which the first signs are problems with movements. Dopamine is a naturally-occurring neurotransmitter in the brain which is reduced or absent in people with Parkinson’s disease. Due to this, problems arise with smooth and coordinated movements. Symptoms include decreased ability to smell, stooped posture, changes in voice, constipation, small/ cramped handwriting, tremor, slow movements, stiffness of arms, legs, trunk, and balance problems.