Description
Kempro Tablets Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Procyclidine HCl
Used For
Anti-Parkinson
How it works
It contains a medicine called procyclidine. This belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics. They stop a substance called acetylcholine working in your body.
Kempro Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Procyclidine HCl
Side Effects
Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people) : Problems in passing water (urinary retention) , blurred vision , dry mouth , constipation. Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people) : Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) , inflamed gums (gingivitis) , dizziness, nervousness, feeling confused, not knowing where you are (feeling disoriented), reduced concentration or memory, hearing unexpected noises or seeing unexpected sights (hallucinations), anxiety, agitation (feeling irritable) , skin rash.
Drug Interactions
Levodopa , amantadine , disopyramide, quinidine and nitrate tablets , cisapride, domperidone and metoclopramide , antihistamines , nefopam, ketoconazole , paroxetine.
Indication
It is used to treat and relieve the signs of Parkinson’s disease .
When not to Use
Do not take if: You are allergic (hypersensitive) to procyclidine or any of the other ingredients ; You have problems in passing water (urinary retention) ; You suffer from a problem caused by too much pressure in your eye called ‘closed angle glaucoma’ ; You have stomach cramps and pains or constipation.
Kempro Tablets Precautions
Precaution
It should not be withdrawn abruptly as rebound parkinsonian symptoms may occur.
Kempro Tablets Warnings
Warning 1
As with all anticholinergics the benefit/risk ratio should be assessed when prescribing in patients with existing angle-closure (narrow angle) glaucoma or those considered to be predisposed to glaucoma. Cautious prescribing is also indicated in patients predisposed to obstructive disease of the gastro-intestinal tract and those with urinary symptoms associated with prostatic hypertrophy.
Warning 2
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
Warning 3
Procyclidine along with other anticholinergic drugs, has the potential to be abused. Although the cases of abuse are rare, physicians should exercise caution in prescribing procyclidine to patients with symptoms that may not be genuine.
Kempro Tablets Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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