Benperidol
Also known as: Benzperidol
Benperidol is a tranquillizer with actions and uses similar to haloperidol. Benperidol is used in the treatment of psychosis (mental disorder characterized by symptoms, as delusions or hallucinations that indicate impaired contact with reality).
Primary Characteristics
Benperidol is also known as Benzperidol.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzimidazole.
It belongs to D2 antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antipsychotic Agent pharmacological group.
Molecular Weight: 381.5 · Solubility in Water: < 1 in 10000 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 1000 · Non-proprietary name: Benperidol.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: renal excretion is 26.6%.
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Indications
Benperidol is primarily indicated in conditions like Anti social sexual behavior, Control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour, Mania, Psychosis.
Contraindications
Benperidol is contraindicated in conditions like Depression, Extrapyramidal disorders.
Dosage
Benperidol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.007 mg/kg | 0.007 mg/kg | Every 12h | PO | - |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Benperidol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Tardive dyskinesia .
Benperidol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Akathisia, Drowsiness, Extrapyramidal reactions, Impairment of alertness, Parkinsonism.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.24.1 — Drugs used in psychotic disorders