tcsc1797 Biperiden

Biperiden(KL 373) is an antiparkinsonian agent, which is the selective central M1 cholinoreceptors blocker.

Target: M1 receptors

Biperiden is an antiparkinsonian agent of the anticholinergic type. It is used for the adjunctive treatment of all forms of Parkinson's disease (postencephalitic, idiopathic, and arteriosclerotic)[1]. Biperiden has an atropine-like blocking effect on all peripheral structures which are parasympathetic-innervate. It also has a prominent central blocking effect on M1 receptors [2].

Biperiden (0.11 mg/kg), benactyzine (0.3 mg/kg),caramiphen (10 mg/kg), procyclidine (3 mg/kg), and trihexyphenidyl (0.12 mg/kg) separately and each in combination with physostigmine (0.1 mg/kg) is to make a comparative assessment of potential cognitive effects. The results showed that benactyzine, caramiphen, and trihexyphenidyl reduced rats' innate preference for novelty, whereas biperiden and procyclidine did not [3].

Clinical indications: parkinsonism

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Toxicity: Drowsiness; vertigo; headache; dizziness