Kdrin Injection
Procyclidine Hydrochloride
10mg,2ml
Opsonin Pharma Limited
| Pack size | 5's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 30.2 BDT |
Indications
Kdrin Injection is used for:
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 days if required. Maintenance: 10-30 mg/day in 3-4 divided doses. Up to 60 mg daily may be required in some cases.
Parenteral
Parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome
Adult: Emergency cases: IV admin: 5-10 mg, higher doses may be needed; IM admin: 5-10 mg as a single dose, may repeat after 20 minutes if needed, to a max of 20 mg daily.
Elderly: Lower doses are required.
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:
<2 yr: 0.5-2 mg;
2-10 yr: 2-5 mg and 10-18 yr: 5-10 mg.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Urinary outflow obstruction, prostatic hyperthrophy, narrow-angle glaucoma, paralytic ileus and pyloric stenosis.
Precautions
Patient w/ mental disorders, CV disease (e.g. tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertention, hypotension). Hepatic and renal impairment. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Elderly. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling This drug may cause blurred vision, dizziness, confusion or disorientation, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Monitoring Parameters Monitor symptoms of extrapyramydal syndrome or Parkinson's disease, pulse, anticholinergic effects (e.g. CNS, bowel and bladder function).
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Increased plasma concentrations w/ paroxetine. Enhanced anticholinergic action w/ MAOIs and other anticholinergic drugs. Reduced therapeutic effect w/ cholinergic drugs. May antagonise the effect of parasympathomimetic agents. May reduce the absorption and therapeutic effect of sublingual or buccal nitrate tab. May reduce the efficacy of levodopa. May antagonise the GI effects of cisapride, domperidone and metoclopramide. May potentiate the vagolytic effects of quinidine. May reduce the absorption of ketoconazole.
Side Effects
Side effects of Procyclidine Hydrochloride :
Dry mouth, mydriasis, blurred vision, lightheadedness, giddiness, disorientation, GI effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, constipation), allergic reaction (e.g. rash), muscular weakness; vertigo, confusion, hallucinations at high doses; tremor, acute suppurative parotitis.
Mode of Action
Procyclidine is a tertiary amine antimuscarinic which acts by blocking excess acetylcholine at cerebral synapses. It also exhibits direct antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle.
Note
Kdrin 10mg,2ml Injection generic name is Procyclidine Hydrochloride. Kdrin 10mg,2ml Injection is manufactured by Opsonin Pharma LimitedKdrin is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Kdrin Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.