Azedra Injection and Biperiden

• Generic Name: iobenguane I 131
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Azedra, AdreView

Azedra is a radiopharmaceutical (RAY dee oh far ma SOO tik al) medicine that is used to treat a certain type of adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).

Azedra is also used to treat a rare type of nerve cell tumor (paraganglioma) that can spread throughout the body.

Azedra is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Azedra 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.