AKINETÓN (Biperiden lactate 5mg/ml) IV/IM INJECTION 1ml × 5 AMPOULES.
Generic name: Biperiden lactate
Brand name: SIT
Class: Anticholinergic (Antiparkinsonian agent).
Pack size: 5 ampoules.
Form: Injection
Strength: 5mg
Amount: ₦‎87,000

Description: Akinetón (Biperiden lactate) is used primarily to treat Parkinson’s disease and other conditions with symptoms of extrapyramidal disorders (involuntary movements or muscle spasms) caused by certain medications, particularly antipsychotics. It is an anticholinergic medication that helps reduce muscle stiffness, sweating, salivation, and tremors.

Key features:
• Contains 5mg/ml of Biperiden lactate.
• 5 ampoules of 1 ml each.
• It is an injectable solution.
• Intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV).
• Effective in treatment of Parkinson’s disease and extrapyramidal symptoms induced by certain medications

Side Effects:
Common side effects may include:
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating.

Caution:
• Akinetón should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. It is not known whether Biperiden passes into breast milk.
• The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of Biperiden, especially confusion and memory issues.
• Akinetón may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. Patients should avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.
• Use with caution in patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or gastrointestinal obstructions.
• Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants can increase the sedative effects of Akinetón. It should be used cautiously with other medications that have anticholinergic effects.