Biorphen

What is it?

An Antimuscarinic Or Anticholinergic Preparation Used In The Treatment Of Parkinsonism. It Is Thought That Antimuscarinic Drugs Act To Correct The Excess Of Acetylcholine Believed To Be The Result Of Dopamine Deficiency In Parkinsonism. Biorphen Is Produced As A Sugar-Free Liquid Containing 25mg Orphensdrine Hydrochloride Per 5ml.

Medical Uses

Parkinsonism Including Drug- Induced Symptoms.

Dosage

Adults; 150mg Each Day At First In Divided Doses, Increasing By 50mg Every 2 Or 3 Days. Usual Maintenance Dose Is In The Order Of 150-300mg.

Special Care

Pregnant Women, Liver Or Kidney Disease.

Avoid Use

Children, Breastfeeding Mothers, Narrow Or Closed Angle Glaucoma, Urine Retention, Enlarged Prostate Gland, Porphyria (A Genetic Disorder In Which There Is An Abnormal Increase In The Production Of Porphyries In Bone Marrow, Causing Various Symptoms).

Possible Drug And Food Interactions

Antidepressants, Antihistamines, Phenothiazines, Disopyramide, Amantadine.

Known Side Effects

Dizziness, Gastrointestinal Disturbances, Urinary Difficulties, Distortion Of Vision, Dry Mouth.

Manufacturer

Alliance.