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Shicalm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Schizophrenia, Mania, Parkinson's Disease. Secondary and off-label uses of Shicalm have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Shicalm. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Shicalm include Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Shicalm as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Shicalm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Shicalm is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Shicalm related warnings talks about Shicalm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Shicalm is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Depression are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Shicalm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Shicalm may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Shicalm is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Shicalm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 Shicalm safe for pregnant women?
Shicalm can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Shicalm right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Shicalm safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Shicalm. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Shicalm on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Shicalm for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Shicalm on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Shicalm on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Shicalm will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Shicalm on the Heart?
Shicalm is rarely harmful for the heart.
Shicalm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Shicalm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Shicalm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Shicalm is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Shicalm
Taking Shicalm with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Shicalm
Consumption of alcohol and Shicalm together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 439-440