Kemadrin - 2.5MG

Kemadrin 2.5 mg is a specific medicine which is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as stiff muscles, trembling, persistent body shake etc. It is also effective in combating drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome. Available in the dose of 2.5mg, the tablets of Kemadrin are usually taken to stop muscle spasms.

How does Kemadrin work?

Kemadrin 2.5mg is given for relaxing your muscles that it does by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This medication helps you control muscle and decrease stiffness experienced by a patient of Parkinson’s disease. Once the stiffness of muscles is diagnosed, you can move your body without any trouble. Kemadrin 2.5mg also works to keep a balance in the brain so that you have better control over the body’s movement.

What does Kemadrin 2.5 mg tablet contain?

The main active ingredient of Kemadrin tablet is procyclidine. This ingredient can act as a stimulant in case of overdose. Procyclidine is a tertiary antimuscarinic that can block excess acetylcholine at cerebral synapses.

How to take Kemadrin tablet:

You can take its tablet as advised by your doctor. Patients should swallow Kemadrin tablet as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it before taking. And make a firm schedule to take the medicine during the medication course.

Side Effects of Kemadrin 2.5mg:

The probable major and minor side effects for Kemadrin 2.5mg include:

• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Urinary retention
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache

Possible drug Interactions of Procyclidine 2.5mg:

Procyclidine can encourage plasma concentrations when used with paroxetine. This drug may also counteract GI effects when used with medicinal substances like cisapride, domperidone, and metoclopramide. Moreover, procyclidine may decrease gastric motility. It has anticholinergic effects with antihistamines. The drug interaction with procyclidine 2.5mg could incur some conditions like urinary outflow obstruction, pyloric stenosis, prostatic hypertrophy, and narrow-angle glaucoma.

Precautions to take for Kemadrin 2.5 mg:

People suffering from diarrhea should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. Don’t drive a vehicle immediately after taking it. Also, children, pregnant and lactating women should consult a medical expert to avoid the unwanted effects of the drug. Generally, it is not recommended to a pregnant woman unless it is essential. Also, Kemadrin 2.5mg tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy and for breastfeeding mothers. Overall, Kemadrin 2.5mg tablet should be used with caution.