Prescription Required
Take this medication after meals
Take this medication at the same time each day
Avoid alcohol during therapy
This medication is used in parkinsonism (condition causing abnormalities seen in Parkinson’s disease), drug-induced extra-pyramidal symptoms (tremors) but not tardive dyskinesia (involuntary repetitive body movements).
Patients using this medication may experience mental confusion in high doses, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention.
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore consult your healthcare provider,
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Patients using this medication should be cautious if they are elderly, have prostatic hypertrophy (increased prostatic gland), renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment, tardive dyskinesia (involuntary repetitive body movements) psychiatric disorders, predisposition to glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or GI disturbance and cardiac (heart) disorders. Withdraw slowly.
This medication is contraindicated in patients with GI obstruction, urinary obstruction and closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
Are there any interactions of this with other medications?
Yes, this medication interacts with phenothiazines, antihistamines, memantine, nefopam, ketoconazole, levodopa and antidepressants.
What is the recommended dosage in adults?
In adults initially take 2.5mg three times daily after meals increasing at intervals of 2 or 3 days by 2.5-5mg.
Is this recommended for children?
No, this medication is not recommended in children.
When do I contact the prescriber?
Contact your prescriber if there is difficulty in breathing, unrelieved constipation, loss of memory, hallucinations, skin rashes, difficulty or pain whilst urination or if your condition worsens.
Do I avoid other medications whilst taking this?
Yes, do not take over the counter medications such as sedatives or CNS depressants without consulting your doctor.
Disclaimer
Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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