procyclidine hydrochloride /prōsī″klədēn/ , an anticholinergic. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of parkinsonism and drug-induced extrapyramidal dysfunction and controls sialorrhea resulting from neuroleptic medication. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Narrow-angle glaucoma, asthma, obstruction of the genitourinary or GI tract, severe ulcerative colitis, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are confusion, disorientation, blurred vision, central nervous system effects, tachycardia, dry mouth, decreased sweating, and hypersensitivity reactions.
