Akineton is a prescription medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. This eMedTV Web resource offers an overview of Akineton, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.
Some of the common Akineton side effects include nausea, constipation, and difficulty passing urine. This eMedTV segment describes other common and serious side effects of the drug, including those that may require immediate medical attention.
Akineton is commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease and other types of movement disorders. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at these and other Akineton uses, including information on how the drug works and possible off-label uses.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended starting Akineton dosage is typically 2 mg (one tablet) taken one to four times a day. This page also discusses factors that may affect your dosage and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Medicines that may cause Akineton drug interactions include certain antidepressants and antipsychotics. This eMedTV page lists some of the other drugs that may interact with Akineton and explains what can happen when these medicines are combined.
This selection from the eMedTV library outlines several important Akineton warnings and precautions. For example, the drug has been reported to make certain health conditions worse, such as bladder problems, a rapid heart rate, or glaucoma.
This eMedTV resource explains that difficulty swallowing, hallucinations, and fever are possible effects of an overdose with Akineton (biperiden hydrochloride). This page lists other symptoms that may occur and describes various treatment options.
This eMedTV Web resource explains that it is not known if it is safe to use Akineton (biperiden hydrochloride) during pregnancy. Akineton is considered a pregnancy Category C drug, as it may cross the placenta and cause problems in the fetus.
This page from the eMedTV library explains that Akineton (biperiden hydrochloride) may not be safe to use while breastfeeding. Akineton has not been studied in women who are breastfeeding, but the drug can be expected to pass through breast milk.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Akineton (biperiden hydrochloride) is not available in generic form. This page discusses why there are no generic Akineton products available even though patents for this medication have expired.
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