Biperiden
Definition
Biperiden is classified as an antiparkinsonian agent. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Akineton.
Purpose
Biperiden is used to treat a group of side effects (called parkinsonian side effects) that include tremors, difficulty walking, and slack muscle tone. These side effects may occur in patients who are taking antipsychotic medications used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
Description
Some medicines, called antipsychotic drugs, that are used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders can cause side effects that are similar to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The patient does not...
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