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Parkitidin Tablet 10's

Parkitidin Tablet 10's

Prescription drug
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Synonym

AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition

AMANTADINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Parkitidin Tablet 10's

Parkitidin Tablet 10's contains a class of medication called dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. It plays a vital role in treating symptoms such as difficulty moving, muscle stiffness, and tremors. Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that causes movement, muscle control, balance, and other similar conditions.  In addition to this, it also prevents symptoms of influenza (a viral infection).

Parkitidin Tablet 10's contains amantadine (dopamine agonist), which is an anti-Parkinson's drug. It helps treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions in a better way and improving quality of life. Men are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.

Parkitidin Tablet 10's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to Parkitidin Tablet 10's. In some cases, you may experience dry mouth, constipation, balance disorder (loss of balance), blurred vision, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), peripheral edema. Most of these side effects of Parkitidin Tablet 10's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take Parkitidin Tablet 10's if you are allergic to amandine or any of its ingredients, levocetirizine, or have severe liver or kidney problems, have epilepsy. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Also, Parkitidin Tablet 10's does not stop Parkitidin Tablet 10's abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Inform your doctor, and he might lower your dose gradually.

Uses of Parkitidin Tablet 10's

Treatment of Parkinsons disease.

Medicinal Benefits

Parkitidin Tablet 10's contains amantadine (dopamine agonist), which is an anti-Parkinson's drug. It helps treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine (a chemical) level in the brain, responsible for improving body movement coordination. Thus, it effectively helps in performing daily functions in a better way and improving quality of life. Parkinson's disease is more likely to occur in men.

Directions for Use

Take Parkitidin Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by a doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Parkitidin Tablet 10's

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Balance disorder (loss of balance)
  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
  • Peripheral edema

Drug Warnings

Do not take Parkitidin Tablet 10's if you are allergic to amantadine or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or are planning to take. If you have kidney or liver disease, mental illness, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye can lead to a gradual loss of vision), epilepsy, a sleep disorder, eczema (dry, itchy skin with red, scaly rashes), urinary tract infections, heart failure, hypotension (low blood pressure), or if you drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, Parkitidin Tablet 10's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting Parkitidin Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the risks. Parkitidin Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Parkitidin Tablet 10's so please get up gradually. Also, do not take any live vaccination for at least 48 hours after the last dose of Parkitidin Tablet 10's. Avoid dairy products as it may cause disease progression, and take some calcium supplements to avoid their deficiency.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug Interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with anti-depressant medications (bupropion), medication containing iodine, pain killers (tramadol), anticholinergics (benztropine), blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen), anti-epileptic medications (clonazepam, diazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Parkitidin Tablet 10's interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with Parkitidin Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had an f you have kidney or liver disease, received a 'live' nasal flu vaccine, heart problem or history of heart disease, alcoholism, mental illness, hypotension (low blood pressure), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), hypotension (low blood pressure), mental illness, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts or actions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUSPIRONE
  • TRAMADOL
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • IODINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by Parkinson’s disease and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.

  • Caffeine can help in slowing down the progression of the disease.

  • Take enough of Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of Parkitidin Tablet 10's.

Special Advise

Avoid alcoholic beverages with Parkitidin Tablet 10's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parkinson’s Disease: It is a nervous system disorder that affects movement and coordination. The symptoms start slowly, sometimes with a simple tremor but eventually lead to a slowing movement and unable to coordinate movements. As the disease progresses, the symptoms may become worse.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Intake of alcohol with Parkitidin Tablet 10's may damage your liver. Therefore, you are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Parkitidin Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Parkitidin Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It is not known whether Parkitidin Tablet 10's will affect pregnant women or fetus. Therefore, Parkitidin Tablet 10's is given to pregnant women only if doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Parkitidin Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Parkitidin Tablet 10's absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Parkitidin Tablet 10's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Unsafe

Parkitidin Tablet 10's is unsafe, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may have to adjust the dose if there are symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or yellowing of skin/eye.

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Kidney

Caution

Parkitidin Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Parkitidin Tablet 10's can be given to children but under medical supervision. Parkitidin Tablet 10's is prescribed to the children to treat complicated urinary tract infections, anthrax infection, or plague infection.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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FAQs

No, Parkitidin Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Parkitidin Tablet 10's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Parkitidin Tablet 10's should not be taken if you have epilepsy as it might increase your chances of seizures. Please consults your doctor before starting Parkitidin Tablet 10's.
You should inform your doctor, and he might stop the use of Parkitidin Tablet 10's before the surgery.
Do not stop taking Parkitidin Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Parkitidin Tablet 10's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

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