Cyclid 55mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Additional Offers
Show all
| Alcohol | UNSAFE Cyclid 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Cyclid 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Cyclid 5 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is e... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Cyclid 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cyclid 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cyclid 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Cyclid 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cyclid 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cyclid 5 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and drug induced abnormal movements. It helps by improving muscle contr... View More
Uses of Cyclid 5
- Parkinson's disease
Side effects of Cyclid 5
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Dilatation of pupil
- Upper abdominal pain
- Urinary retention
How to use Cyclid 5
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cyclid 5 is to be taken wi... View More
How Cyclid 5 works
Cyclid 5 is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and red... View More
- Cyclid 5 helps treat Parkinson's disease and drug-induced abnormal movements.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- It may cause dry eyes. Avoid wearing contact lenses and inform your doctor if it bothers you.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or if you have trouble passing urine.
- Do not stop taking Cyclid 5 without talking to your doctor first as that may cause worsening of symptoms.
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure is required while taking this medicine, as an increase in eye pressure may cause blurry vision.
- You may be asked for regular monitoring of hypotension, kidney, liver, and cardiac disorder while taking this medicine.
Indication
Parkinsonism, Drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome
Adult Dose
Oral Parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome Adult: As hydrochloride: Initially, 2.5 mg tid, increased gradually by 2.5-5 mg every 2-3 d... View More
Child Dose
Oral Dystonia in children Child: 7-12 yr: 1.25 mg tid; 12-18 yr: 2.5 mg tid. For emergency cases, a single dose may be given via IM or IV inj: <... View More
Contraindication
Urinary outflow obstruction, prostatic hyperthrophy, narrow-angle glaucoma, paralytic ileus and pyloric stenosis.
Mode of Action
Procyclidine is a tertiary amine antimuscarinic which acts by blocking excess acetylcholine at cerebral synapses. It also exhibits direct antispasmodic ... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ mental disorders, CV disease (e.g. tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertention, hypotension). Hepatic and renal impairment. Avoid abrupt w... View More
Side Effect
Dry mouth, mydriasis, blurred vision, lightheadedness, giddiness, disorientation, GI effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, constipation),... View More
Interaction
Increased plasma concentrations w/ paroxetine. Enhanced anticholinergic action w/ MAOIs and other anticholinergic drugs. Reduced therapeutic effect w/ c... View More
Alternative brand for Cyclid 5
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More