Benprost 20Mcg Tablets 10S (Pack Size 1 X 10S)

Brand : nabiqasim industries

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SPECIFICATION

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Beraprost Sodium

Used For

Hypertension

How it works

Similar to prostacyclin , beraprost sodium shows action , e.g ., antiplatelet and vasodilating action , by increasing intracellular concentration of cAMP , by inhibiting of Ca++ influx , or other modes , via prostacyclin receptors receptors on platelets and vascular smooth muscle.

USAGE AND SAFETY

Dosage

Beraprost Sodium

Side Effects

Adverse effects of beraprost sodium include headache , flushing , nausea , diarrhoea and increased liver enzyme , bilirubin and triglyceride concentrations.

Drug Interactions

Patients on medications with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents (e.g. aspirin and ticlopidine ). It has a risk of enhancing the activity of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agent and of promoting bleeding tendency.

Indication

It is an oral formulation of prostacyclin , for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and peripheral vascular disease.

When not to Use

This product is contraindicated in the following patients . Patients with hemorrhage (e.g. hemophilia , capillary fragility , upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage , urinary tract hemorrhage , hemoptysis , vitreous hemorrhage ). Pregnant woman or woman might to be pregnant .

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution

It should be administered with caution in patients in menstruation . ( It has a risk of promoting bleeding tendency).

WARNINGS

Warning 1

It should be administered with caution in patients with bleeding tendency in diathesis thereof. ( It has a risk of promoting bleeding tendency ) .

Warning 2

Since hepatic function disorders accompained by jaundice and markedly increased GOT and GPT may occur , the patient should be kept under observations . Medication should be kept under observation . Medication should be discontinued and appropriate treatments should be conducted , if such symptoms are observed.

Warning 3

In Elderly : Since the elderly have lowered physiological functions , this product should be administered with caution.