Kemadrin
Procyclidine tablets for drug-induced movement problems and parkinsonism. It blocks a chemical messenger involved in muscle control.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Procyclidine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
This listing uses Kemadrin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Kemadrin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Kemadrin details
- Conditions
- Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms · Parkinsonism
- Alternative names
- procyclidine
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic
- Pharmacological class
- Antimuscarinic
- Contraindications
- narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; pyloric stenosis
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; tachycardia; urinary hesitancy
- Serious side effects
- severe confusion and hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Phenothiazines; TCAs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Procyclidine tablets for drug-induced movement problems and parkinsonism. It blocks a chemical messenger involved in muscle control.
Mechanism of action
Exerts an anticholinergic blocking effect on central muscarinic receptors, restoring normal dopamine-acetylcholine balance in the basal ganglia.
What you will receive
Kemadrin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Procyclidine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.