ABOUT COURSE
This Course explores the essential role of Biperiden-an anticholinergic medication used for treatment of EPS, a common side effect of antipsychotics.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy,
- Lactation,
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly,
- Children and Adolescents.
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course aims to enhance the clinical proficiencies of psychiatric nurse practitioners and other prescribers, providing the knowledge to prescribe and manage Biperiden therapy effectively and safely.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brand Names & Generic:
- Learn about brand names under which Biperiden is marketed.
- Learn about different generic names under which Biperiden is available in the market.
Indications:
- Learn the FDA-approved uses and potential off-label applications of Biperiden.
- Know the dosages for all potential off-label uses.
Dosage and Administration:
- Understand different medication forms and their administration.
- Implement appropriate dosage and administration guidelines for Biperiden in various clinical scenarios.
- Learn how to dose Biperiden correctly and identify usual dosage ranges.
Pharmacological Effects:
- Explore the mechanisms of Biperiden.
- Understand how Biperiden works in the brain to reduce EPS.
- Discuss the impact of Biperiden on neurotransmitter levels and brain chemistry.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption: Understand how Biperiden is absorbed in the body.
- Distribution: Learn about the distribution of Biperiden in the body.
- Metabolism: Discuss the metabolism of Biperiden.
- Elimination: Understand how Biperiden is eliminated from the body.
- Half-life: Know the half-life of Biperiden and its clinical significance.
Drug Interactions:
- Identify common drug interactions with Biperiden and strategies for managing them.
- Understand the mechanisms through which these interactions occur.
- Know which medications should be avoided with Biperiden due to drug interactions.
Common Side Effects:
- Learn about the most common side effects of Biperiden.
- Understand potential life-threatening side effects and how to manage them.
- Educate patients on what to expect and how to manage side effects.
Contraindications:
- Learn the conditions under which Biperiden should not be used.
- Understand the reasons why these conditions are contraindicated.
Best Augmenting Combos for Partial Response:
- Learn about the best augmenting combinations for patients with a partial response to Biperiden.
- Discover effective strategies for augmenting Biperiden therapy.
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of common augmentation strategies.
Recommended Lab Tests:
- Learn about recommended lab tests for safe and effective monitoring.
- Identify necessary lab tests to monitor patients on Biperiden.
- Interpret lab results to guide treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
- Apply strategies for therapeutic monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Know about the therapeutic blood levels for Biperiden.
Overdose:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of Biperiden overdose.
- Recognize early warning signs of overdose and effective management strategies.
Tapering/Withdrawal:
- Apply best practices for tapering and withdrawal of Biperiden to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- Follow the best protocols based on decades of clinical practice to safely taper Biperiden.
- Educate patients on the process and expected symptoms of tapering.
Usage with Special Populations:
- Gain insights into the unique considerations for prescribing Biperiden to special populations such as pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, cardiac impairment, elderly, and children.
- Tailor Biperiden dosage for special populations considering their unique needs.
- Understand the risks and benefits of Biperiden use in these populations.
Important Pearls:
- Learn about essential clinical pearls to enhance practice and ensure patient safety.
- Understand the most important facts about Biperiden based on decades of clinical practice.
- Apply practical tips and experiences from clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
