Antagon and Biperiden

• Generic Name: ganirelix
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antagon, Ganirelix Acetate

Antagon is a man-made form of a protein that reduces the amount of certain hormones in the body, including estrogen.

Antagon is used along with other medications to regulate hormones during treatment for infertility in women.

Antagon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: biperiden
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Akineton

Biperiden is used alone or together with other medicines (e.g., levodopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, biperiden allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced.

Biperiden is also used to control severe muscle reactions and other side effects from certain medicines that are used to treat severe nausea or nervous, mental, or emotional conditions (e.g., chlorpromazine [Thorazine®], perphenazine [Trilafon®], prochlorperazine [Compazine®], promethazine [Phenergan®], thioridazine [Mellaril®]).

Biperiden is available only with your doctor's prescription.