Kemadrin
Designed to target Parkinson’s to address movement control.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Procyclidine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
Kemadrin details
- Conditions
- Parkinsonism · Drug-induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Therapeutic class
- Antimuscarinic
- Pharmacological class
- Antimuscarinic
- Contraindications
- angle-closure glaucoma; pyloric stenosis; prostatic hypertrophy
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair ability to drive
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Designed to target Parkinson’s to address movement control.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Aspen Pharmacare
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- antipsychotics; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Caution in elderly patients.
Serious side effects
psychosis, requires immediate medical attention; confusion, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Kemadrin acts as a centrally acting anticholinergic agent that helps restore the balance between acetylcholine and dopamine in the basal ganglia, improving motor function.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only under close medical supervision. Breastfeeding: Consult physician.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Kemadrin
Kemadrin is a formulation of procyclidine, an agent used to help manage Parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms. This medication, manufactured by Aspen Pharmacare, is available as 5mg tablets. It is used to address involuntary muscle movements and rigidity associated with these conditions.
Buying Kemadrin online
Kemadrin holds registration across 14 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and people residing across these territories, ordering this medication online simplifies access when local retail stocks are variable. Users often find that securing this specific formulation through international platforms assists in maintaining a reliable supply for managing movement-related symptoms throughout the region.