Biperiden Hydrochloride and Sonidegib

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

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome; more efficacious in postencephalic and idiopathic cases than in arteriosclerotic types.

Relieves muscle rigidity, reduces sweating and salivation, improves gait, and to a lesser extent, tremor.

Control of extrapyramidal reactions induced by neuroleptic agents (e.g., phenothiazines).

• Generic Name: sonidegib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Odomzo

Sonidegib is used to treat basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer).

Sonidegib is usually given when surgery or radiation cannot be used, or have been used without success.

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