procyclidine
- noun
- /ˌproʊsɪˈklɪdiːn/
- UK
- After starting procyclidine, she noticed a significant reduction in muscle stiffness.
Examples
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The doctor prescribed procyclidine to help manage his Parkinsonian symptoms.
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The doctor prescribed procyclidine for her tremors.
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Procyclidine is sometimes used as an adjunct therapy for patients experiencing tremors.
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Many patients benefit from procyclidine in managing their symptoms.
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Procyclidine is a medication commonly prescribed to treat muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease.
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To control his tremors, the neurologist recommended procyclidine as part of his treatment plan.
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After taking procyclidine for a few weeks, she felt much less stiffness in her muscles.
Synonyms
A medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease that helps people move
A medicine that treats seizures and shaking of the hands
A medicine that reduces tremors and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease
A medicine that relaxes muscles and helps reduce Parkinson's symptoms
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word procyclidine can be split into parts: pro- meaning 'for', cycl- like cycle meaning 'ring', and -idine like many medicine names. So, procyclidine is a medicine 'for' movement problems such as tremors and stiffness.