Biperiden Lactate
Biperiden Lactate is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to treat movement disorders. It helps reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease and controls drug-induced extrapyramidal side effects commonly caused by antipsychotic medications.
Biperiden Lactate is an anticholinergic injection used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms and antipsychotic-induced movement disorders.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 19377
- Generic
- Biperiden Lactate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Dosage and administration
- Usual dose
- 500mg twice daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- every 12 hours
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
- Usual dose
- 250mg twice daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- every 12 hours
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
- Usual dose
- 400mg daily
- Maximum
- consult physician
- Frequency
- once daily
- Instructions
- Follow physician instructions
- Duration limits
- as prescribed
- Monitoring
- standard
Overdose information
Special Populations
7 groupspregnancy
first trimesteravoid if possible
use only if benefits outweigh potential risks to fetus
regular prenatal monitoring
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
pregnancy
third trimesteravoid if possible
use only if clearly needed, consider alternative therapies
fetal monitoring
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
lactation
breastfeedingdiscontinue or avoid
biperiden is excreted in breast milk; breastfeeding should be avoided during treatment
infant monitoring for anticholinergic symptoms
Use of this medication in this population requires careful consideration of risks and benefits.
geriatric
elderlyreduce dose
start with lowest effective dose; elderly more sensitive to anticholinergic effects
monitor for confusion, sedation, urinary retention, constipation
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
pediatric_age
children adolescentsuse with caution
limited data in pediatric population; use only when specifically indicated
monitor growth, development, and anticholinergic effects
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
renal_impairment
moderate severereduce dose
biperiden is renally excreted; adjust dose based on renal function
monitor renal function and adjust dose accordingly
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
hepatic_impairment
moderate severereduce dose
biperiden undergoes hepatic metabolism; use with caution in hepatic impairment
monitor liver function and adjust dose as needed
Use with caution and monitor for adverse effects.
Statistics and clinical data
Drug class
Biperiden belongs to ATC class N04AA02 (Anticholinergic agents)
Common uses
Primary therapeutic applications
Mechanism of action
Pharmacological action
FDA approval period
Historical approval information
Treatment of Parkinsonism (including Parkinson's disease) and management of extrapyramidal symptoms induced by antipsychotic or neuroleptic medications, such as dystonia, akathisia, and parkinsonism-like symptoms.
Functions as an anticholinergic agent by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system, helping to restore the balance between dopamine and acetylcholine activity that becomes disrupted in Parkinson's disease and drug-induced movement disorders.
Administered via injection; may cause drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, or constipation. Should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or gastrointestinal obstruction. Effectiveness and tolerability vary among individuals.
Contraindications
Conditions and patient states where this medication should be avoided or used with caution.
Do not use (1)
Known allergy to this medication or its components
Use caution (1)
Consult healthcare provider for benefits vs risks assessment
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 24, 2026. · Read our editorial policy