Perkinil 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Perkinil 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Perkinil 5 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
UNSAFE
Perkinil 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Perkinil 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Perkinil 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Perkinil 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Perkinil 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Perkinil 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Perkinil 5 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and drug induced abnormal movements. It helps by improving muscle control and reducing the stiffness of the muscle, so that they can move easily.
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Uses of Perkinil 5
Parkinson's disease
Side effects of Perkinil 5
Common
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Dilatation of pupil
Upper abdominal pain
Urinary retention
How to use Perkinil 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. Perkinil 5 is to be taken with food.
How Perkinil 5 works
Perkinil 5 is a muscle relaxing medication. It works by decreasing the activity of excess acetylcholine in the brain. This improves muscle control and reduces stiffness. It helps patients with Parkinson's disease by improving muscle control and reduc ... Show more
Quick Tips
Perkinil 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 Perkinil 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.
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 ... Show 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:
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Precaution
Patient w/ mental disorders, CV disease (e.g. tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertention, hypotension). Hepatic and renal impairment. Avoid abrupt ... Show more
Side Effect
Dry mouth, mydriasis, blurred vision, lightheadedness, giddiness, disorientation, GI effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, constipation ... Show more
Interaction
Increased plasma concentrations w/ paroxetine. Enhanced anticholinergic action w/ MAOIs and other anticholinergic drugs. Reduced therapeutic effect w/ ... Show more
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