Piribedil
Description
Piribedil is used to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is effective in improving cognition, memory, and focus in the elderly population. It may also be used to relieve the symptoms of certain specific circulatory disorders of the lower limbs.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Piribedil
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Sleeplessness
- Sudden sleeping fits
- Confusion
- Agitation and anxiety
- Low blood pressure
- Severe skin rash and hives
- Compulsive behaviour
- Increased libido
- Dizziness
Uses of Piribedil
What is it prescribed for?
- Chronic pathological cognitive and neurosensorial deficit
- Intermittent claudication
- Parkinson's disease
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to piribedil or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Cardiogenic shock
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock, a condition where the heart is not able to pump blood in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of the body, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Acute myocardial infarction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have recently had a heart attack or are exposed to the risk factors of a heart attack due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Antiemetic Neuroleptics
This medicine is not recommended for use in a combination with any medicine belonging to the antiemetic and neuroleptic class such as prochlorperazine due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Antipsychotic Neuroleptics
This medicine is not recommended for use in a combination with any medicine belonging to the antipsychotic and neuroleptic class, except clozapine, due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
Piribedil may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Sleep disorders
Use of this medicine may cause marked irregularities in the sleep pattern with sleeplessness and sudden onset of sleep. Patients and caretakers should be warned about this effect as a sudden onset of sleep might happen without awareness or warning signs. Hence, driving vehicles or operating machinery should be avoided during treatment with this medicine.
Risk of falls
This medicine is primarily used by the elderly population where the risk of a fall due to a sudden onset of sleep, confusion, or a sudden fall in blood pressure is significantly high. Patients and caretakers should be educated about the possible risks associated with the use of this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Impulsive behaviour
Use of this medicine may promote impulsive behaviors such as gambling, binge eating, compulsive buying, hypersexuality, etc in some patients. Patients and caretakers should be warned about these effects and the patients should be monitored closely for any change in mood or behavior. An alternative treatment option may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Contact your doctor if you have missed more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects.
Interaction with Medicine
Quetiapine
Risperidone
Pimozide
Bupropion
Aripiprazole
Haloperidol
Metoclopramide
Prochlorperazine
Asenapine
Disease interactions
Alzheimer's disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Alzheimer's disease, even though certain symptoms such as lack of cognition, memory loss, etc. may be very similar, since it may worsen the patient's condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered in such cases based on the clinical condition.
Dementia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with dementia for improvement of cognition and memory due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered in such cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Report any incidence of adverse effects to the doctor. Caretakers should be aware of the risk of falls, compulsive behavior, etc. while the patient is taking this medicine. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by increasing the levels of certain specific chemical transmitters in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Dopamine agonists
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Jan 2019
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