Table of contents:
- Use
- What is metixene for?
- How do I use metixene?
- How is metixene stored?
- Dose
- What is the dosage for metixene for adults?
- What is the dose of metixene for children?
- In what dosage is metixene available?
- Side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to metixene?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using metixene?
- Is metixene safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Interaction
- What medicines may interact with metixene?
- Can food or alcohol interact with metixene?
- What health conditions can interact with metixene?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Use
What is metixene for?
Metizene is a drug that functions as monotherapy in Parkinson's disease.
How do I use metixene?
Take this medication as directed. Follow all directions on the product packaging. If you are unsure about any information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't get better or gets worse or if you develop new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
How is metixene stored?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage for metixene for adults?
Oral
As monotherapy in Parkinson's disease
Adult: As hydrochloride: Initially, 2.5 mg tid; increase slowly depending on clinical response to a total of 15-60 mg daily in separate doses.
What is the dose of metixene for children?
The dosage for children has not been determined. Consult your doctor for more information.
In what dosage is metixene available?
Tablet, Oral: 1 mg.
Side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to metixene?
Side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Astenia
- Vertigo
- Blurry vision
- Ataxia
- Fever
- Headache
- Rash
- Acute glaucoma
Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you want to know about side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using metixene?
Before using Metixene, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
- If you are allergic to this drug or any other medicines.
- The types of prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking, including vitamins.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using metixene, call your doctor.
- If you have acute glaucoma, myasthenia gravis; paralytic ileus; pyloric stenosis and prostatic hyperplasia; hyperthyroidism; tachycardia.
Is metixene safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug falls into the pregnancy risk category _ according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Interaction
What medicines may interact with metixene?
Drug interactions may change how medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change your dose without your doctor's approval.
The effect may increase due to other drugs with antimuscarinic agents such as amantadine, antihistamines, phenothiazines, antipsychotics, and TCAs. MAOIs might enhance antimuscarinic effects. May affect the absorption of other drugs. Antimuscarinic and parasympathomimetic might counteract each other's effects.
Can food or alcohol interact with metixene?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Talk to your healthcare professional about using your medication with food, alcohol, or cigarettes.
What health conditions can interact with metixene?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of the drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Down Syndrome
- Acute MI
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Pyrexia
- Severe liver problems and kidney failure
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Do not double up on a dose to make up for a missed dose.
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