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Parnil 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Parkinson's Disease are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet are Dry Mouth, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Parnil 5 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Parnil 5 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Parnil 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Parnil 5 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Parnil 5 Mg Tablet in conditions like High Blood Pressure. Some other conditions that can be affected by Parnil 5 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Parnil 5 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Parnil 5 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Parnil 5 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Parnil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Parnil again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Parnil may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Parnil rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Parnil rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Parnil 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Parnil is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Parnil 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Parnil 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Parnil 5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Parnil 5 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Parnil 5 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Parnil 5 Mg Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Parnil 5 Mg Tablet
Taking Parnil 5 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Parnil 5 Mg Tablet
Taking Parnil 5 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Parnil can cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes, and ample water.
Yes, you can take baclofen and Parnil together only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs at the same time might increase the side effects such as dizziness, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating.
No, Parnil should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuation of this drug might worsen your symptoms. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Parnil is a brand name of trihexyphenidyl and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as anticholinergics. It is a prescription drug which is used to treat symptoms of the Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat drug-induced abnormal body movements, restlessness, and muscle spasms.
No, Parnil does not cause weight gain. In fact, it has been reported that Parnil causes weight loss in children.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 433
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Artane (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride)
