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    Biperiden is an anticholinergic drug used to treat Parkinsonian syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms by blocking cholinergic responses in the central nervous system. It is initially dosed at 1 mg twice daily and can be increased by 2 mg per day orally. Common adverse reactions include central nervous system effects, peripheral effects, skin rashes, impaired speech, fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, and agitation. Nurses should assess for signs of Parkinsonism, extrapyramidal symptoms, and changes in mental status in patients taking biperiden.

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    Biperiden is an anticholinergic drug used to treat Parkinsonian syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms by blocking cholinergic responses in the central nervous system. It is initially dosed at 1 mg twice daily and can be increased by 2 mg per day orally. Common adverse reactions include central nervous system effects, peripheral effects, skin rashes, impaired speech, fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, and agitation. Nurses should assess for signs of Parkinsonism, extrapyramidal symptoms, and changes in mental status in patients taking biperiden.

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    Biperiden is an anticholinergic drug used to treat Parkinsonian syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms by blocking cholinergic responses in the central nervous system. It is initially dosed at 1 mg twice daily and can be increased by 2 mg per day orally. Common adverse reactions include central nervous system effects, peripheral effects, skin rashes, impaired speech, fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, and agitation. Nurses should assess for signs of Parkinsonism, extrapyramidal symptoms, and changes in mental status in patients taking biperiden.

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    Biperiden is an anticholinergic drug used to treat Parkinsonian syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms by blocking cholinergic responses in the central nervous system. It is initially dosed at 1 mg twice daily and can be increased by 2 mg per day orally. Common adverse reactions include central nervous system effects, peripheral effects, skin rashes, impaired speech, fatigue, dizziness, restlessness, and agitation. Nurses should assess for signs of Parkinsonism, extrapyramidal symptoms, and changes in mental status in patients taking biperiden.

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    GENERIC

    NAME

    BRAND
    NAME
    Akineto
    Residents Name:
    Mio
    Biperiden
    n

    Dosage &
    Frequency
    :
    Initially 1
    mg bid,
    increased
    by 2
    mg/day.
    Route of
    Administr
    ation:
    PO

    ACTION
    Classification:
    Franco
    S. Quilit
    Anticholinergic drug
    Action:
    Synthetic
    anticholinergic drug,
    blocks cholinergic
    responses in the CNS.

    INDICATION &
    DOSAGE
    Parkinsonian
    syndrome
    especially
    to
    DRUG
    counteract
    muscular
    rigidity and
    tremor;
    extrapyramida
    l symptoms.
    Dosage &
    Frequency:
    Initially 1 mg
    bid, increased
    by 2 mg/day.
    Route of
    Administrati
    on:
    PO

    CONTRAINDICA
    TION
    Untreated
    narrow angle
    glaucoma,
    STUDY
    intestinal
    stenosis or
    obstruction,
    mega colon,
    prostatic
    hypertrophy,
    life threatening
    tachycardia.

    ADVERSE
    REACTION
    CNS and
    peripheral
    effects, skin
    rashes,
    dyskinesia,
    ataxia,
    twitching,
    impaired
    speech,
    micturition
    difficulties.
    Fatigue,
    dizziness, at
    higher doses,
    restlessness,
    agitation,
    anxiety,
    confusion.

    NURSING
    RESPONSIBILITY
    *Assess
    for 10, 2015
    ETD: August
    Parkinsonism,
    EPS.
    *Assess for
    mental status.
    *Assess patient
    response if
    anticholinergics
    are given.
    *Assess for
    tolerance over
    long term
    therapy, dosage
    may have to be
    increased or
    changed.
    *Avoid activities
    that require
    alertness, may
    cause dizziness,
    drowsiness and
    blurring of
    vision.
    Avoid abrupt
    discontinuation,
    increased
    sensitivity to
    side effects
    especially
    elderly;
    enhance risk of
    cerebral

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