Benserazide
Description
Benserazide is used in combination with levodopa to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease in adults above 25 years of age. These symptoms may include shakiness, stiffness, and slowness of movement. It is not recommended for use in the treatment of drug-induced parkinsonism.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Benserazide
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Back pain
- Muscle rigidity
- Itching or rash
- Confusion
Uses of Benserazide
What is it prescribed for?
- Parkinson's Disease
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to benserazide or any other inactive ingredient present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Aceclofenac
Atazanavir
Bupropion
Amikacin
Abacavir
Azathioprine
Aripiprazole
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Benserazide prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream and the stomach, which is effective in increasing the amount of levodopa available for transport to the brain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Decarboxylase inhibitors, Antiparkinson agents
Schedule
Schedule H
Benserazide [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 22 April 2019]. Available from:
Benserazide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 22 April 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 17 May 2019
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