Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule
Salt Composition:Benserazide 28.5mg + Levodopa 100mg
Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements. Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects. This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to reduce excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements. It works by increasing the amount of chemical messenger that is needed to control abnormal movements. Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food but it is better to avoid high protein diet and dairy products while taking this medicine. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and try to finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking medicine until told by your doctor as it can cause harmful effects. This medicine may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, constipation, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it's better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It causes a sudden onset of dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Benefits of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule
Parkinson's disease
In Parkinson's disease Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is a medicine that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Side Effects of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Anxiety, Dizziness, Headache, Abnormal dreams, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Abnormality of voluntary movements']
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
How it works
Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Benserazide which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Benserazide is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE - Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION - Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. No dose adjustment of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is required in mild or moderate liver disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Storage Advice
Store below 30°C
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Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad ‚ 380015 Gujarat, India.
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