Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule
Description:
Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements.
Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects.
This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Aparkin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Apprehension
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abnormal dreams
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
Warning & Precautions:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
No dose adjustment of Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule is required in mild or moderate liver disease.
There is limited data available on the use of Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule in patients with liver disease.
FAQs:
Can Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule make me sleepy?
Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule (mainly levodopa) can make you feel very sleepy. This can happen just after taking the medicine, even during the day. If you experience lack of focus because of sleepiness you must not drive or use machinery. Consult your doctor to know what particular activities you can be involved in, while taking this medicine.
Does Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule affect bones?
The effects of Aparkin 100mg/25mg Capsule on human bone during prolonged administration is not known. It is not to be given in patients less than 25 years of age since the skeletal development is incomplete. Also, it should be used with caution in patients with osteomalacia and osteoporosis.