Kemadrin
Designed to target Parkinson’s to address movement control.
Strengths: 5mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Antimuscarinic
- Pharmacological class
Antimuscarinic
- Contraindications
angle-closure glaucoma; pyloric stenosis; prostatic hypertrophy
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive
- Minor side effects
dry mouth; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
constipation; nausea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Designed to target Parkinson’s to address movement control.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Aspen Pharmacare
- Onset Time
15–30 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
antipsychotics; alcohol
- Age restrictions
Caution in elderly patients.
Serious side effects
psychosis — requires immediate medical attention; confusion — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Kemadrin acts as a centrally acting anticholinergic agent that helps restore the balance between acetylcholine and dopamine in the basal ganglia, improving motor function.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only under close medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Consult physician.
Kemadrin
Designed to target Parkinson’s to address movement control.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Procyclidine
- Listed indication(s): Parkinsonism, Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Available option
- 120 tablets - 5 mg162-5-mg-3315