Akineton Sr

Akineton SR: antiparkinsonian drug

Akineton SR is an antiparkinsonian drug produced by Knoll AG in Germany. The active substance is biperiden, which is an anticholinergic drug.

Akineton SR is used to treat Parkinson's syndrome, extrapyramidal disorders, dyskinesias and akinesias that occur during treatment with antipsychotics and other drugs.

The dosage form of Akineton SR is a slow-release film-coated tablet containing 4 mg of biperiden.

Like any other medication, Akineton SR has a number of contraindications and side effects. Contraindications include angle-closure glaucoma, megacolon, prostatic hypertrophy, gastrointestinal obstruction, tachyarrhythmias, pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects include disturbance of accommodation, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, memory impairment, hallucinations, dry mouth, dyspeptic disorders, tachycardia, low blood pressure and drug dependence.

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