Name Name of Drug Drug
Clas Classi sifi fica cati tion on/A /Act ctio ion n
Generic Name: Biperiden
Classification: Anticholinergic Anticholinergic drug
Brand Name: Akineton
Action: Synthetic anticholinergic anticholinergic drug, blocks cholinergic responses in the CNS.
Dosage & Frequency: Initially 1 mg bid, increased by 2 mg/day. Route of Administration: PO
Indi Indica cati tion on Parkinsonian syndrome especially to counteract muscular rigidity and tremor; extrapyramidal symptoms.
Adve Advers rse e Reac Reacti tion on CNS and peripheral effects, skin rashes, dyskinesia, ataxia, twitching, impaired speech, micturition difficulties. Fatigue, dizziness, at higher doses, restlessness, agitation, anxiety, confusion.
Cont Contra rain indi dica cati tion on Untreated narrow angle glaucoma, intestinal stenosis or obstruction, mega colon, prostatic hypertrophy, life threatening tachycardia.
Nursing Resp Respon onsi sibi bili lity ty
Para Parame mete ters rs
*Assess for Avoid abrupt Parkinsonism, EPS. discontinuation, increased *Assess for mental sensitivity to side status. effects especially elderly; enhance *Assess patient risk of cerebral response if seizures in anticholinergics anticholinergics are predisposed given. persons, abuse, and impaired *Assess for ability to drive or tolerance over long operate term therapy, machinery. dosage may have to be increased or changed. *Avoid activities that require alertness, may cause dizziness, drowsiness and blurring of vision.
