Benperidol (Benperidol)
Overview of Benperidol
Benperidol is a tranquillizer with actions and uses similar to haloperidol. Benperidol is used in the treatment of psychosis (mental disorder characterized by symptoms, as delusions or hallucinations that indicate impaired contact with reality).
Indication of Benperidol
Benperidol is primarily indicated in conditions like Anti social sexual behavior, Control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour, Mania, Psychosis.
Contraindication of Benperidol
Benperidol is contraindicated in conditions like Depression,Extrapyramidal disorders.
Side Effects of Benperidol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Benperidol, which give rise to further complications include Tardive dyskinesia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benperidol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Extrapyramidal reactions, Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Impairment of alertness.
Precautions of Benperidol
Benperidol should be used with caution in patients with hepatic disease, renal failure or epilepsy and conditions predisposing to convulsions. It should be avoided during pregnancy or lactation.