Q: Does Biperiden interact with other medications?

Interactions are possible with, among others: anticholinergics, quinidine, carbidopa/levodopa, antipsychotics, pethidine, metoclopramide, and alcohol.

Question 1

What is Biperiden used for?

Accepted Answer

Biperiden is indicated for the treatment of parkinsonian syndrome (particularly rigidity and tremor), drug-induced extrapyramidal s﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿ymptoms, and other extrapyramidal movement disorders.

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Full precautionary information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics.

Question 2

How does Biperiden work?

Accepted Answer

Biperiden is an anticholinergic agent used for the treatment of symptoms of Parkinson's disease and certain movement disorders, including drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms.

Question 3

What is the active ingredient in Biperiden?

Accepted Answer

Biperideni hydrochloridum

Question 4

What pharmaceutical form is Biperiden available in?

Accepted Answer

Biperiden: Tabletki 2 mg

Question 5

What are the side effects of Biperiden?

Accepted Answer

Possible adverse effects include central nervous system disturbances such as drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, hallucinations, dry mouth, constipation, ﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿gastrointestinal discomfort, micturition disorders, urinary retention, decreased sweating, visual disturbances, angle-closure glaucoma, increased heart rate, hypersensitivity reactions, and a lowered seizure threshold. Many of these side effects are attributable to the anticholinergic action of biperiden.

Question 6

Does Biperiden interact with other medications?

Accepted Answer

Interactions are possible with, among others: anti﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿cholinergics, quinidine, carbidopa/levodopa, antipsychotics, pethidine, metoclopramide, and alcohol.

Question 7

Can Biperiden be used during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate enlargement, allergies, urinating problem, epilepsy,﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿ heart disease, depression, kidney or liver disease, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Avoid alcohol consumption.

Question 8

What precautions should be taken with Biperiden?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of prostate enlargement, allergies, urinating problem, epilepsy,﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿ heart disease, depression, kidney or liver disease, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  Avoid alcohol consumption.

Question 9

What ATC class does Biperiden belong to?

Accepted Answer

Biperiden: ATC N04AA02. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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