Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Procyclidine(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Dine 5mg Tablet should be taken with food as it reduces the side effects with this medicine. It should be taken at the same time each day, this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may result in a worsening of symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dilation of the pupil, blurring of vision, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and constipation. It also causes dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Dry mouth may occur commonly while using this medicine so, try to do frequent mouth rinses, maintain good oral hygiene, and increase water intake. Avoid wearing contact lenses as it may cause dry eyes as well. It is important to inform your doctor if you suffer from glaucoma or have trouble passing urine.
Before using Dine 5mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you've ever had heart problems, problems with passing urine, liver or kidney disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other drugs you are using so let your doctor know what these are to be safe. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
Dine 5mg Tablet 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 muscles so that they can move easily.
After oral dosing the mean peak plasma concentration was 116 ng/ml and mean bioavailability was 75%. After both oral and intravenous dosing the mean values for the volume of distribution, total body clearance and plasma elimination half-life of procyclidine were in the order of 1 l/kg, 68 ml/min and 12 h respectively.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dine
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Dilatation of pupil
Epigastric pain
overactive thyroid gland.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
closed angle glaucoma.
high blood pressure.
coronary artery disease.
chronic heart failure.
a change in saliva secretion.
achalasia of esophagus, a condition that makes swallowing difficult.
Dine 5mg Tablet 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.
Dine 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Dine 5mg Tablet 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.
Procyclidine is indicated in all forms of Parkinson's disease: idiopathic (paralysis agitans), post encephalitic and arteriosclerotic.
The therapeutic efficacy of Procyclidine can be decreased when used in combination with Aprotinin. The risk or severity of Tachycardia can be increased when Procyclidine is combined with Arbutamine. The risk or severity of Tachycardia can be increased when Procyclidine is combined with Arformoterol.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dine 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for
your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dine 5mg Tablet 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 Dine 5mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as that may cause worsening of symptoms.
You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, intraocular pressure, kidney function, liver function, and cardiac function while taking this medicine.
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. Dine 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Can I take Dine 5mg Tablet for excessive salivation?
Yes, Dine 5mg Tablet can be used as it is helpful in cases of excessive salivation and drooling which can be seen in Parkinson’s disease or due to medicines (neuroleptics). It should be taken only if prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Can Dine 5mg Tablet cause addiction?
Yes, Dine 5mg Tablet may cause addiction as it has abuse potential though it occurs rarely. The doctors are usually cautious while prescribing this medicine and do not prescribe this medicine to patients whose symptoms are not genuine.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Dine 5mg Tablet?
Avoid driving or operating machines if Dine 5mg Tablet causes blurred vision or makes you feel dizzy, confused or disorientated. You should also avoid taking alcohol as it may increase your drowsiness. Taking this medicine may affect your body’s ability to regulate its temperature. As a result, your body temperature may rise more than normal. So, you should also avoid areas with high humidity and high temperature.
Q. Who should not take Dine 5mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Dine 5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine should not take Dine 5mg Tablet. This medicine should be avoided in cases of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) in patients who have a blockage in the intestine (gut). In addition, patients who are facing difficulty, or are unable to, pass urine and are not currently receiving any form of treatment for this, should avoid taking Dine 5mg Tablet.
