Biperiden Hcl (Biperiden Hcl)
Overview of Biperiden Hcl
Biperiden Hcl is a antimuscarinic and anti-spasmodic agent. Biperiden Hcl is used as an adjunct in the therapy of parkinsonism (defeciency of dopamine) of all causes.
Indication of Biperiden Hcl
Biperiden Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Acute dystonic reactions, Oculogyric crises, Parkinsonism, Pseudo-parkinsonism.
Contraindication of Biperiden Hcl
Biperiden (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Tardive dyskinesias,Cardiac dysrhythmias.
Side Effects of Biperiden Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Biperiden (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Toxic confusional state.,Biperiden (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiac arrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Biperiden (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Biperiden (HCl) include Flushing, Tachycardia, Dilated pupils, Dry mucous membrane, Dry skin.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Biperiden (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Dry mouth, GI symptoms.
Precautions of Biperiden Hcl
Biperiden should be used with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney or obstructive gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness because may impair mental or physical abilities. It should be used with caution in hot weather. Reduce dose or discontinue therapy if loss of appetite or weight occur.