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Akineton advertisement, 1959 Mental Hospitals, Vol. 10, No. 9. New agent for parkinsonsim Akineton® brand of biperiden DRUG-INDUCED EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS parkinsonism ~ dyskinesia ~ akathisia Action -- By controlling drug-induced extrapyramidal disturbances, Akineton makes it possible to continue tranquilizer therapy of psychotic or other conditions requiring relatively large continuous doses of phenothiazines or resperine. Side effects -- Minimum (mainly dry mouth or blurred vision). Dosage -- Individual adjustment of dosage is necessary in all instances. Average daily dose: 2 mg. (1 tablet) one to three times daily. Available -- Supplied as hydrochloride salt, 2 mg. bisected tablets, bottles of 100 and 1000. Complete information furnished upon request. Knoll Pharmaceutical Company Orange, New Jersey |