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 is a combination of two medicines: Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule1 and Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule2.

Uses of Benspar Capsule

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Benspar Capsule

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 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

Common side effects of Benspar

Nausea
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

How to use Benspar Capsule

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.

Safety advice

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 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Benspar Capsule

You have been prescribed Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
It can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Reduce/avoid a high-protein diet (e.g. meat, poultry, and dairy products) while you are taking the medicine as it can reduce the amount of medication absorbed by your body.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule can make you very sleepy.
When you start the medication, get out of bed slowly, as the medication may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor. It may result in a serious syndrome that causes fever, stiff muscles, unusual body movements, sweating, and confusion.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

Parkinson's disease tremors ,Insomnia.

Dr. Ravi Shankar M.

Ayurveda

Use Dhanadanayanadi kashayam 15ml twice a day with 15 ml water before food and Zandopa 10 grams twice a day witk milk after food and Tab Dhanvantari Vati 1-0-1 after food for 2 months

My mother suffering from Parkinson disease from 7 year , any affective medicine ?? Both hand and leg is shaking ,hardly stand up from bed himself, using parking tablet, syndopa plus and parkitidin

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir Parkinson's can only be managed with Homeopathy. There are few medicines which are used to improve quality of life and decrease disease progression

My father has parkinson's disease from last 12 year. In last 2012 he got severe pneumonia and has been admitted in AIIMS .He was treated with various antibiotics.he came out but got bed ridden after that.From last few year he just sit on his own. he is currently taking bexol 1mg three times, syndopa 125 plus 3 times, ropark XL 3 times.now from few year he got hallucination and cound not sleep in night and constantly talking in night(Some Nights not always).During his stay in AIIMS Dr. prescribed quetiapine 12.5 mg which he is not currently taking.please advice some medicien so that he atleast can sleep at night.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Start Oleanz 2.5 mg at nite

FAQs

Benspar Capsule

Can Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule make me sleepy?

Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule (mainly levodopa) can make you feel very sleepy. This can happen just after taking the medicine, even during the day. If you experience lack of focus because of sleepiness you must not drive or use machinery. Consult your doctor to know what particular activities you can be involved in, while taking this medicine.

Does Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule affect bones?

The effects of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule on human bone during prolonged administration is not known. It is not to be given in patients less than 25 years of age since the skeletal development is incomplete. Also, it should be used with caution in patients with osteomalacia and osteoporosis.

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References

Drugs.com. Levodopa+Benserazide. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Levodopa+Benserazide. Auckland, New Zealand: Roche Products; 2016. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule

Introduction of Benspar Capsule

Uses of Benspar Capsule

Benefits of Benspar Capsule

In Parkinson's disease

Side effects of Benspar Capsule

Common side effects of Benspar

How to use Benspar Capsule

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Benspar Capsule?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Benspar Capsule

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

FAQs

Can Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule make me sleepy?

Does Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule affect bones?

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