Bornaprine

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 19.12.2025

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Definition
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Anticholinergic (bornaprin hydrochloride).

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)
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Blockade of the acetylcholine receptors; compensation of the disturbed acetylcholine - dopamine balance.

Indication
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Hyperhidrosis (Sergi R et al. 2008); Parkinson's syndromes (Cantello R et al. 1986).

Pregnancy/nursing period
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Do not use during pregnancy (insufficient data available). Do not use when breastfeeding (anticholinergics inhibit lactation).

Dosage and method of use
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Hyperhidrosis: Initial 1mal/day 1/2 p.o. (2 mg bornaprine hydrochloride). Maintenance dose: 1-2 tbl/day (4-8 mg boron aprine hydrochloride). The prescribed daily dose should be divided into 2-3 individual doses. Consumption during a meal.

Undesirable effects
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Especially at higher doses: tiredness, dizziness and light-headedness, restlessness, agitation, confusion, occasional memory disorders, hallucinations, nervousness, headaches, sleep disorders, dry mouth.

Preparations
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Sormodren®

Note(s)
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Even when used as directed, the ability to react, actively participate in road traffic, operate machinery, etc. may be impaired. The preparation no longer plays a significant therapeutic role in hyperhidrosis or Parkinson's disease.

Note! Antidote: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, e.g. Physiostigmine.

Literature
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  1. Cantello R et al. (1986) Bornaprine vs placebo in Parkinson disease: double-blind controlled cross-over trial in 30 patients. Ital J Neurol Sci 7:139-143.
  2. Sergi R et al. (2008) Hyperhidrosis treatment with bornaprine in the acute phase of spinal cord-injured patients. Spinal Cord 46:571-573.

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Last updated on: 19.12.2025