Benznidazole
Benznidazole 100MG
What is Benznidazole?
Benznidazole is an antiparasitic medication primarily used to treat Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. It functions by inhibiting the synthesis of nucleic acids in the parasite, leading to its death. The drug is most effective during the acute phase of the disease and is generally administered orally.Side Effects
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Headache
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Warnings
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for 5 days after your last dose.
- Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Possible risk for cancerSerious skin reactionsPeripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Headache
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for 5 days after your last dose.
- Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Possible risk for cancerSerious skin reactionsPeripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
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Benznidazole 100MG
What is Benznidazole ?
Benznidazole is an antiparasitic medication primarily used to treat Chagas disease, caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. It functions by inhibiting the synthesis of nucleic acids in the parasite, leading to its death. The drug is most effective during the acute phase of the disease and is generally administered orally.
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