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Biperiden (C)

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DRUG STUDY

GENERIC NAME: Biperiden


Brand name: Akineton
Drug Classification: Anticholinergic

DOSAGE, ROUTE, SIDE EFFECTS and


FREQUENCY (prescribed and INDICATION MECHANISM OF ADVERSE REACTIONS
recommended) ACTION (by system)

 Parkinsonism:  Adjunct in therapyAnticholinergic activity in CNS: Disorientation


2 mg PO TID to QID; of parkinsonism. the CNS that is believed to CV: Orthostatic hypotension
individualize dosage. help normalize the Dermatologic: Rash
Maximum, 16 mg/day (8  Relief of hypothesized imbalance of EENT: Blurred vision
tablets). symptoms of cholinergic and GU: Urinary retention
extrapyramidal dopaminergic
 Drug-induced disorders that neurotransmission in the
Extrapyramidal Disorders: accompany basal ganglia in the brain of
2 mg PO daily to TID phenothiazine a parkinsonism patient.
therapy

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTRAINDICATION/S (at least 10)

 Hypersensitivity to Benztropine 1. Give with caution, and reduce dosage in hot weather.
 Angle-closure Glaucoma 2. Give with meals if GI upset occurs.
 Pyloric or Duodenal Obstruction 3. Ensure that patient voids just before receiving each dose of drug if
 Peptic Ulcer urinary retention is a problem.
 Myasthenia Gravis 4. Drug interferes with sweating and ability of body to maintain heat
equilibrium.
5. Decrease dosage or discontinue temporarily if dry mouth makes
swallowing or speaking difficult.

Patient’s Name / Room No.

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