Dose: 0.003 to 0.01 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.0065 (0.0065)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: -

Benperidol 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.The Molecular Weight of Benperidol is 381.50.

Benperidol is contraindicated in conditions like Depression,Extrapyramidal disorders.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Benperidol, which give rise to further complications include Tardive dyskinesia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Benperidol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Drowsiness, Extrapyramidal reactions, Parkinsonism, Akathisia, Impairment of alertness.

Benperidol is primarily indicated in conditions like Anti social sexual behavior, Control of deviant antisocial sexual behaviour, Mania, Psychosis.

No data regarding the interactions of Benperidol was found.

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

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Benperidol should be used with caution in patients with hepatic disease, renal failure or epilepsy and conditions predisposing to convulsions. It should be avoided during pregnancy or lactation.