Adrole 0.25mg Tablet
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet
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Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet should be taken with food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, fainting, vomiting, weakness, nausea, edema (swelling), abnormality of voluntary movements, and dyspepsia (indigestion). It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.
03Uses
Parkinson’s disease
Restless leg syndrome
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
06Benefits
In Parkinson’s disease
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
In Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you’re sitting or lying down. Moving or walking, that is change in posture, will control the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Adrole 0.25mg Tablet helps to relieve this uncomfortable urge and calms these sensations. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum relief. show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Viral infection
Confusion
Hallucination
Indigestion
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Edema (swelling)
Nausea
Weakness
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Fainting
Dizziness
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Adrole 0.25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Adrole 0.25mg Tablet suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding.
Driving:UNSAFE
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adrole 0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Adrole 0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adrole 0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Adrole 0.25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Adrole 0.25mg Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
When you first start taking Adrole 0.25mg Tablet, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1234-35.
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