Biperiden

A muscarinic antagonist that has effects in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerotic, idiopathic, and postencephalitic parkinsonism. It has also been used to alleviate extrapyramidal symptoms induced by phenothiazine derivatives and reserpine.

Year introduced: 1991(1966)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.100.080.100, D03.383.621.110, D03.605.084.500.332

MeSH Unique ID: D001712

Registry Number: 0FRP6G56LD

Entry Terms:

• alpha-Bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-en-2-yl-alpha-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol
• Biperidene
• Akineton
• Biperiden, 1R-(1 alpha,2 alpha(R*),4 alpha)-Isomer
• Biperiden, 1S-(1 alpha,2 alpha(R*),4 alpha)-Isomer
• Biperiden Hydrochloride
• Hydrochloride, Biperiden

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antiparkinson Agents
• Parasympatholytics
• Muscarinic Antagonists

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Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Bridged-Ring Compounds
Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
Biperiden

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Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Piperidines
Biperiden

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Heterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-Ring
Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic
Azabicyclo Compounds
Biperiden