Biperiden (also known as alpha-Bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-en-2-yl-alpha-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol, Biperidene): A muscarinic antagonist that has effects in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerotic, idiopathic, and postencephalitic parkinsonism. It has also been

NIH MeSH · D001712Chemicals and Drugs

Biperiden

Also known asalpha-Bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-en-2-yl-alpha-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol · Biperidene · Akineton · Biperiden, 1R-(1 alpha,2 alpha(R*),4 alpha)-Isomer · Biperiden, 1S-(1 alpha,2 alpha(R*),4 alpha)-Isomer · Biperiden Hydrochloride · Hydrochloride, Biperiden

Definition

A muscarinic antagonist that has effects in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerotic, idiopathic, and postencephalitic parkinsonism. It has also been used to alleviate extrapyramidal symptoms induced by phenothiazine derivatives and reserpine.

MeSH classification

  • D02.455.426.100.080.100
  • D03.383.621.110
  • D03.605.084.500.332

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Common questions about Biperiden

What does Biperiden mean in medicine?
A muscarinic antagonist that has effects in both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has been used in the treatment of arteriosclerotic, idiopathic, and postencephalitic parkinsonism. It has also been used to alleviate extrapyramidal symptoms induced by phenothiazine derivatives and reserpine. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Biperiden known by any other names?
Yes. Biperiden is also referred to as alpha-Bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-en-2-yl-alpha-phenyl-1-piperidinepropanol, Biperidene, Akineton, Biperiden, 1R-(1 alpha,2 alpha(R*),4 alpha)-Isomer in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Biperiden sit in the medical classification?
Biperiden falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D02.455.426.100.080.100, D03.383.621.110, D03.605.084.500.332). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001712) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗