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Kemadrin Uses
Kemadrin is used for treating Parkinson's disease, extrapyramidal disorders that are caused by antipsychotic medications, and excessive drooling caused by Parkinson's disease or antipsychotic medications. This prescription medication works to treat these conditions by re-establishing a normal balance between certain chemicals of the nervous system (dopamine and acetylcholine). At this time, there are no off-label Kemadrin uses.
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Kemadrin® (procyclidine hydrochloride) is a prescription medication. It belongs to a group of medicines known as anticholinergics. It is approved to treat the following conditions:
- Excessive drooling caused by Parkinson's disease or antipsychotic medications
- Extrapyramidal disorders (movement or muscle tension disorders) caused by antipsychotic medications
- Parkinson's disease and other similar conditions.
Excessive drooling (known medically as sialorrhea) can be very distressing and embarrassing. There are many different causes for excessive drooling, including Parkinson's disease and antipsychotic medications. Sometimes, drooling can be so severe that people stop taking their antipsychotic medications just for some relief from the drooling. Treatment for excessive drooling may involve dental devices, surgery, or medications, depending on the cause of the drooling. Drooling caused by Parkinson's disease or by antipsychotics often responds well to anticholinergic medications, including Kemadrin. Kemadrin prevents the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from stimulating nerves that cause drooling, essentially drying up the excess saliva.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD