Description
Introduction
Expert Advice
Take this medication after meals
Take this medication at the same time each day
Avoid alcohol during therapy
Primary Uses
Indications
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).
Side Effects
Patients using this medication may experience mental confusion in high doses, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention.
Warnings
Pregnancy
No definitive data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore consult your healthcare provider,
Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor for further advice.
Precautions
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.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with GI obstruction, urinary obstruction and closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
FAQS
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.
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