Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule

Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule belongs to the class of medications called ‘Antiparkinson agents’ used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement and locomotion. It causes stiffness, shaking, difficulty in walking, coordination, and balance. These symptoms interfere with daily activities and decrease the quality-of-life.

Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule contains Levodopa and Benserazide. Levodopa is a dopamine agonist and acts by increasing the dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical messenger present in the brain that is important for movement control. Benserazide is a decarboxylase inhibitor. It prevents the breakdown of levodopa and increases its effectiveness. Together, Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule can effectively reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule are Involuntary jerking movements of the body, agitation, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not true), nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight gain, constipation, skin rash, itching, confusion, tiredness, water retention, and difficulty sleeping or sudden onset of sleep episodes. These side-effects are usually seen at the initial days of therapy. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule if you are allergic to any contents of it. Do not take Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), serious liver, kidney, or heart problems, overactive thyroid, severe mental illness, skin cancer, and have been using non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor’ (MAOI) in the last 14 days. It is not recommended for use in individuals less than 25 years of age, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It should be used with caution in the elderly, as dose adjustments may be necessary. Do not consume alcohol as it may increase the risk of side-effects. Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may affect your ability to drive, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It replaces the deficient dopamine in the brain, which is essential for the brain's normal functioning. It helps to improve muscle control, thereby allowing the body to have more normal movements. It reduces the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, thereby improving the quality-of-life.

Before taking Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you have hormonal problems, diabetes, heart problems, stomach ulcer, and osteomalacia (soft and weak bones). Do not take this medicine if you have been taking non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid and phenelzine in the last 14 days. If you notice impulse control disorders such as gambling addiction, increased libido (sexual desire), sexual addiction, compulsive spending or buying, and binge eating, inform your doctor immediately. In such cases, the doctor may reduce the dose or stop the treatment based on your condition.

• Avoid high protein foods like soy protein, fish, eggs, chicken, beef, and pork. Eat more whole-grain foods such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, brown rice, or pasta.
• Eat more fiber-rich foods to ease constipation.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid headaches due to dehydration.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

• Do not discontinue treatment abruptly without discussing it with your doctor, as Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule may cause withdrawal symptoms such as confusion, muscle stiffness, and changes in heartbeat and breathing.
• Let your doctor know that you are taking Benspar 100mg/28.5mg Capsule before undergoing any laboratory tests as it may affect some test results. In addition, it needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery or before taking a general anesthetic.
• Use reliable and effective contraception while using this medicine to prevent pregnancy.

Parkinson’s disease (PD): It is also known as a movement disorder that mainly affects a person's ability to perform regular activities. It is a chronic (long-term) and progressive disorder that can worsen with time if proper treatment is not provided at the right time. Some of the common symptoms faced by many persons include tremors at rest, stiffness of the limbs, slowness of movement, difficulty in movement or walking, and impaired balance. Other motor symptoms include trouble in solving problems, small handwriting, stooped posture, etc. This disease also affects the brain's ability to work properly, such as sleep disturbances, reduced ability to smell, depression, fatigue, and anxiety. However, the symptoms of this disease vary from person to person. There are certain neurons present in the brain that are responsible for making dopamine. This neurotransmitter helps to regulate the movement of the body. Loss of dopamine is supposed to be the primary reason for the occurrence of Parkinson's disease. Treatment with medicines and physiotherapy may help control the symptoms and provide a quality life for as long as possible.