What type of drug is biperiden?
Akineton is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson’s disease. Akineton may be used alone or with other medications. Akineton belongs to a class of drugs called Anticholinerigic. It is not known if Akineton is safe and effective in children.
What is the use of biperiden?
Biperiden is used alone or together with other medicines (e.g., levodopa) to treat Parkinson’s disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced.
What drugs interact with biperiden?
Most frequently checked interactions
- Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
- Activated Charcoal (charcoal)
- Adrenalin (epinephrine)
- B Complex 100 (multivitamin)
- Haldol Decanoate (haloperidol)
- Inderal (propranolol)
- L-Arginine (arginine)
- L-Carnitine (levocarnitine)
When should you take biperiden?
Take each dose with a full glass of water. Take biperiden after a meal if it upsets your stomach. Biperiden may be taken once or several times a day. The maximum amount of biperiden that should be taken in any one day is eight tablets (16 mg).
How long does biperiden last?
Biperiden
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Protein binding | 60% |
| Metabolism | Liver hydroxylation |
| Elimination half-life | 18 to 24 hours |
| Excretion | Kidney |
What are the side effects of biperiden?
Common side effects of Akineton include:
- dry mouth/nose/throat,
- blurred vision,
- drowsiness,
- euphoria or disorientation,
- urinary retention,
- dizziness when standing up,
- constipation,
- nausea,
Is biperiden FDA approved?
It is unclear if use in pregnancy or breastfeeding is safe. Biperiden is in the anticholinergic family of medication. Biperiden was approved for medical use in the United States in 1959….Biperiden.
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| ChEBI | CHEBI:3112 |
| ChEMBL | ChEMBL1101 |
| CompTox Dashboard ( EPA ) | DTXSID6022680 |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.441 |