Benprost

by Nabiqasim

Active ingredient: Beraprost

PKR 750

Available at Healify

Benprost Tablets 20Mcg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets) · Box · PKR 750 · In stock

Manufactured by NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES.

About Beraprost

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet

Uses

Improvement of ulcers, pain and feeling of coldness associated with chronic arterial occlusion. Primary pulmonary hypertension.

How to take it

Chronic arterial occlusion: Adults: 40 mcg three times daily. Primary Pulmonary hypertension: Adults: Start from a lower dose. Usual dose: 1 mcg/kg/day up to 20 mcg three times daily. Reduce dose to 0.5 mcg/kg/day or 20-40 mcg daily in 2-3 divided doses if adverse reaction occur, or discontinue if needed. Gradually increase dose if needed up to max 180 mcg in three or four divided doses. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Headache, flushing, nausea, diarrhoea, bleeding tendency, dizziness, increased liver enzyme, bilirubin and triglyceride concentrations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Contraindications: Patients with haemorrhage. Precautions: Patients on anticoagulants, antiplatelet, or fibrinolytic agents. Menstruating women, patients with bleeding tendency or diathesis. May enhance bleeding tendency.

Advice

Take after meals.

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Interactions with Beraprost

Anticoagulants, antiplatelet, or fibrinolytic agents or any product that intensifies bleeding tendency. Prostaglandin I2 preparations.

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