| Category of Drug | Biperiden is an Anti-Alzheimer and Anti-Parkinsonism Drugs |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Biperiden is used for 1. Medicine-induced extrapyramidal symptoms 2. Adjunctive treatment of parkinsonism. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLET 2. INJECTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Angle-closure glaucoma 2. Bowel obstruction 3. Megacolon 4. Untreated urinary retention 5. Prostatic hypertrophy 6. Myasthenia gravis 7. Gastrointestinal obstruction. |
| Precautions | 1. Elderly 2. Cardiovascular disease 3. Hepatic or renal impairment 4. Avoid abrupt withdrawal 5. Paediatric use 6. Pregnancy 7. lactation |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Drowsiness 2. Dry mouth 3. Constipation 4. Blurred vision 5. Hesitancy of micturition 6. Dizziness 7. Tachycardia 8. Arrhythmias 9. Confusion 10. Euphoria 11. Excitement 12. May require the withdrawal of treatment 13. Impaired memory 14. Mild postural hypotension 15. Urinary Retention |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
