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procyclidine

procyclidine

9.5
Medicine that reduces shaking and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease
  • noun
  • /ˌproʊsɪˈklɪdiːn/
  • UK
: prociclidina
  • After starting procyclidine, she noticed a significant reduction in muscle stiffness.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed procyclidine to help manage his Parkinsonian symptoms.

  • The doctor prescribed procyclidine for her tremors.

  • Procyclidine is sometimes used as an adjunct therapy for patients experiencing tremors.

  • Many patients benefit from procyclidine in managing their symptoms.

  • Procyclidine is a medication commonly prescribed to treat muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease.

  • To control his tremors, the neurologist recommended procyclidine as part of his treatment plan.

  • After taking procyclidine for a few weeks, she felt much less stiffness in her muscles.

Synonyms

levodopa
vsprocyclidine
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease that helps people move

is used mainly to relieve tremors and stiffness rather than replace chemicals
primidone
vsprocyclidine
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A medicine that treats seizures and shaking of the hands

is focused on Parkinson's tremors and muscle stiffness rather than treating seizures
Kemadrin
vsprocyclidine
  • Specialized
9.1

A medicine that reduces tremors and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease

is the generic name for the same drug rather than a brand name
orphenadrine
vsprocyclidine
  • Specialized
9.9

A medicine that relaxes muscles and helps reduce Parkinson's symptoms

is more specifically used for tremors and muscle stiffness in Parkinson's disease

Surface Forms

procyclidine singular
procyclidines plural

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.