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Benther 150 mg Tablet

Manufactured byBennet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsArteether
Description
Benther 150 mg Tablet is an effective anti-malarial medicine which is used for the treatment of severe malaria including cerebral malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum strains when other medicines are not effective.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Benther 150 mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Persistent cough
  • Dizziness
  • Body pain
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Chills and rigor
  • Watery diarrhea
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Low WBC and Platelet count
  • Swelling of the liver
  • Agitation and anxiety
  • Skin Rash

Uses of Benther 150 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Malaria
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken 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 if you have a known history of allergy to Arteether, any other Artemisinin derivatives or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
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

Malaria

This medicine should be used to treat malaria only when it is severe and other medicines like quinine are proving to be ineffective.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Heart diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Drug resistance

It is strongly recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms resolve or improve. Failure to do so might result in parasitic resistance to the medicine and treatment of further infection with this medicine would become difficult.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Other medicines

Benther 150 mg Tablet may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your 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

Quetiapine

Mefloquine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver function. The incidence of any symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment due to the increased risk of side effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine after food, as directed by the 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

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
This medicine works by interfering with certain vital functions in the cell of the malarial parasite present in the blood.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antimalarial agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Oct 2019

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