Also known as: Akineton
This medicine contains the active ingredient biperiden which belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics. Anticholinergics block the systems that are responsible for the involuntary movement of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, lungs. Biperiden is prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and symptoms like shaking, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking, tremor. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.[...]
This medicine contains the active ingredient biperiden which belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics. Anticholinergics block the systems that are responsible for the involuntary movement of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, lungs. Biperiden is prescribed for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and symptoms like shaking, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking, tremor. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Biperiden is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it
In particular, you must tell the doctor if you:
Biperiden interacts with other medicines. It is most important that you tell the doctor all the medications and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.
See the package leaflet for a complete list of possible contraindications and warnings.
This medicine is available in form of a tablet.
You should take biperiden exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. The dose will be prescribed according to your needs.
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor instructed. Also, this medicine works best if there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep this amount constant, do not miss any doses and take the medicine at the same time each day. Do not take two doses together if you miss a dose.
Read the information leaflet provided with your medication for additional information. Talk to your doctor if you have any additional questions.
What are Biperiden side effects?
Like all medicines biperiden can cause side effects, including:
Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe. See the package leaflet for a complete list of side effects.