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Manufacturer Details
ARCHIMEDS PHARMA*
ARCHIMEDES PHARMA UK LTD
medicalinformation@archiimedespharma.com
Compositions:
Benperidol 250mg tablet,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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250mg
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0.00
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112 tablet pack
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List of Related Indications:
- Control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour
List Of Drugs:
- Benperidol- Anti-psychotic drug- (BNF 68 -2015)
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour
Adverse Reaction:
Side effects-
Side effects caused by antipsychotic drugs are common and continue
significantly to non -adhereance of therapy
Contra-Indications:
Caution-
Antipsychotic drugs should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular
disease. An ECG may be required particularly if physical examination identifies
cardiovasascular risk factors.
Contra-indications-
Antipsychotic drugs may be contra-indicated in comatose states,
CNS depression and phaemochromocytoma
Driving-
Drowsiness may affect performance of skilled tasks(eg. driving or
operating machinary) especially at start of treatment, effects of alcohol
enhanced
Hepatic impairment-
Can preciptate coma if used in hepatic impairment
Renal impairment-
Start with small doses of antipsychotic drugs in severe renal impairment
because of increased cerebral sensitivity
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Control of deviant antisocial sexual behavour
Dosage-
0.25- 1.5mg daily in divided doses, adjusted according to response.
Elderly (or debilated ) initially half adult dose
Child- Not recommended
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy-
Extrapyramidal effects and withdrawal have been reported
occassional in neonateswhen anitpsychotic drugs are taken
during the third trimester of pregnancy
Breast feeding -
There is limited information on the short -long term effects of
antipsychotic drugs on the breat- fed infant
