Proly 5mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Proly 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.

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Procyclidine (5mg)

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Product introduction

Proly 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 Proly 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.

Uses of Proly Tablet

Benefits of Proly Tablet

Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder of the central nervous system. It makes the muscles stiff which causes difficulties in standing and walking. PD also causes tremors and loss of balance.
Proly 5mg Tablet helps to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It relaxes the stiff muscles and helps in easy movement without losing balance. You can see that the medicine is working if you are able to do your daily activities more easily and have a more active and better quality of life.

Drug induced abnormal movements
Proly 5mg Tablet is also used to treat side effects like abnormal movements caused by antipsychotic drugs. It helps restore normal body posture as well as control over muscle movements in the body. This will enable you to lead a normal life and improve your ability to carry out daily activities.

Side effects of Proly Tablet

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 Proly

Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Dilatation of pupil
Epigastric pain

How to use Proly Tablet

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. Proly 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Proly Tablet works

Proly 5mg Tablet 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 reducing stiffness so that they can move more naturally. It is also used to treat movement disorder (restlessness, involuntary movements or muscle spasm ) which can be caused by certain drugs.

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Quick tips

Proly 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 Proly 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Proly 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Proly 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.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Proly 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Proly 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Proly 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Proly 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Proly 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Proly 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Proly 5mg Tablet for excessive salivation?

Yes, Proly 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.

Can Proly 5mg Tablet cause addiction?

Yes, Proly 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.

What should I avoid while taking Proly 5mg Tablet?

Avoid driving or operating machines if Proly 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.

Who should not take Proly 5mg Tablet?

Patients who are allergic to Proly 5mg Tablet or any of the other ingredients of this medicine should not take Proly 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 Proly 5mg Tablet.

How can I identify overdose symptoms?

In case of an overdose, you may experience fast heartbeat, agitation, restlessness, confusion, insomnia (severe inability to sleep), excitement (although occasionally people may feel anxious and aggressive), and disorientation. If eyes are exposed to light then the pupils in the eye may not open or close and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real) may also occur. In severe cases, you may feel very sleepy, fall into unconsciousness, or into a coma. If you experience any such symptoms contact your doctor or seek immediate help from the nearest hospital emergency department.

How long does Proly 5mg Tablet take to work?

After an hour of starting Proly 5mg Tablet most people start experiencing the effects. However, the medicine may take some time for showing full benefits. Consult your doctor if you do not see improvement.

Can I stop taking Proly 5mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Proly 5mg Tablet suddenly as rebound parkinsonian symptoms may occur. Take the medicine as long as symptoms are there. Your doctor will decide the probable duration required for the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aralkylamines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Anticholinergic- centrally acting

References

Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

Useing sindopa tab 2 each four times a day have any side effect

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

yes it can sometimes cause abnormal movements with prolonged use

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Name: Axis Life Science Pvt Ltd
Address: 371, green city, near krishna shalby hospital, ghuma, ahmedabad, gujarat 380058

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Proly 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Proly Tablet

Benefits of Proly Tablet

Side effects of Proly Tablet

How to use Proly Tablet

How Proly Tablet works

All substitutes for Proly 5mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can I take Proly 5mg Tablet for excessive salivation?

Can Proly 5mg Tablet cause addiction?

What should I avoid while taking Proly 5mg Tablet?

Who should not take Proly 5mg Tablet?

How can I identify overdose symptoms?

How long does Proly 5mg Tablet take to work?

Can I stop taking Proly 5mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Useing sindopa tab 2 each four times a day have any side effect

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Disclaimer

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