Biperiden: International drug information (concise)

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International Brand Names

International Brand Names by Country

For country code abbreviations (show table)

(AE) United Arab Emirates: Akineton;
(AR) Argentina: Akineton | Berofin | Biperideno | Biperideno duncan | Biperideno northia | Biperideno Rospaw | Biperideno vannier | Denzolam | Ridenobipe;
(AT) Austria: Akineton;
(AU) Australia: Akineton;
(BE) Belgium: Akineton;
(BG) Bulgaria: Akinestat | Akineton | Mendilex;
(BR) Brazil: Akineton | Biperideno | Cinetol | Cloridrato de biperideno | Parkinsol | Propark;
(CH) Switzerland: Akineton;
(CL) Chile: Akineton;
(CO) Colombia: Akineton | Biperideno;
(CZ) Czech Republic: Akineton;
(DE) Germany: Akineton | Biperiden | Biperiden-neuraxpharm | Norakin n;
(DO) Dominican Republic: Akineton;
(EC) Ecuador: Akineton | Biperideno | Kinex | Thesis;
(EE) Estonia: Akineton;
(EG) Egypt: Achtenon | Akineton | Biperiden;
(ES) Spain: Akineton;
(FI) Finland: Akineton | Ipsatol;
(FR) France: Akineton;
(GR) Greece: Akineton;
(HR) Croatia: Akineton | Mendilex;
(HU) Hungary: Akineton;
(IE) Ireland: Akineton;
(IL) Israel: Dekinet;
(IN) India: Dyskinon;
(IT) Italy: Akineton;
(JO) Jordan: Akineton;
(JP) Japan: Akineton | Akiriden | Bicamol | Tasmolin;
(KR) Korea, Republic of: Akineton | Atol | Bacia | Biperin;
(KW) Kuwait: Akineton;
(LB) Lebanon: Akineton;
(LT) Lithuania: Akineton;
(LU) Luxembourg: Akineton;
(LV) Latvia: Akineton | Biperiden;
(MX) Mexico: Akineton | Biperideno | Kinex;
(NL) Netherlands: Akineton;
(PE) Peru: Akineton | Benzum | Biperideno | Neolkinex;
(PH) Philippines: Aketon | Akidin | Akineton | Apiden | Bizyx | Zyloden;
(PL) Poland: Akineton;
(PR) Puerto Rico: Akineton;
(PT) Portugal: Akineton | Biperideno;
(PY) Paraguay: Akineton | Biperideno dutriec | Pakiton | Thesis | Tonodil;
(RO) Romania: Akineton;
(RU) Russian Federation: Akineton | Bezak | Mendilex;
(SA) Saudi Arabia: Achtenon | Akineton;
(SE) Sweden: Akineton;
(SI) Slovenia: Akineton;
(SK) Slovakia: Akineton;
(TN) Tunisia: Akineton | Akiriden;
(TR) Turkey: Akineton;
(TW) Taiwan: Akin | Akineton | Akinfree | Biper | Biperiden | Biperin | Bipiden | Flogin | Free | Peden;
(UA) Ukraine: Akineton;
(UY) Uruguay: Akineton | Biperid | Thesis;
(VE) Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Akineton;
(ZA) South Africa: Akineton | Biperiden

Index Terms

Biperiden Hydrochloride

Pharmacologic Category

Anti-Parkinson's Agent, Anticholinergic;
Anticholinergic Agent

Reported Use

Control of extrapyramidal symptoms caused by neuroleptics and other similar medications; adjunctive treatment of all forms of Parkinsonism, especially to control symptoms of rigidity and tremor; treatment of nocturnal cramps; treatment of pyramidal spasticity.

Dosage Range

Oral:

Adults and Adolescents >15 years:

Immediate release: 1 to 16 mg/day given once daily or in divided doses (maximum: 18 mg/day).

Controlled release: 4 to 16 mg/day (maximum: 16 mg/day) in divided doses.

Children and Adolescents ≤15 years: Immediate release: 0.5 to 2 mg 1 to 6 times daily (maximum: 18 mg/day).

IM, IV:

Adults, Adolescents, and Children >10 years: 2.5 to 5 mg single dose; may repeat once after 30 minutes.

Children 6 to 10 years: ≤3 mg as a single dose; may repeat once after 30 minutes.

Children <6 years: ≤2 mg as a single dose; may repeat once after 30 minutes.

Infants: ≤1 mg as a single dose; may repeat once after 30 minutes.

Product Availability

Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US

Dosage Forms

Injection, Solution, as hydrochloride: 5 mg/mL

Tablet, Oral, as hydrochloride: 2 mg

Tablet Controlled Release, Oral, as hydrochloride: 4 mg

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