Piribedil
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Piribedil is non-ergot dopamine agonist. It is given by mouth in the treatment of parkinsonism and in circulatory disorders. The mesylate salt has been given by injection for similar indications.
Indications
Piribedil is primarily indicated in conditions like Dizziness, Parkinsonism, Retinal ischemic manifestations.
Contraindications
Piribedil
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Piribedil are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Drowsiness, Nausea and vomiting.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
50 to 200 mg (120 (125)) 24 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Piribedil was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.