Benznidazole (Systemic)

Brand Names : Radanil, Rochagan, Ro7-1051

Precautions While Using This Medicine

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This is to help make sure that the infection is cleared up completely.

If your symptoms become worse, check with your doctor .

Although rare, Benznidazole can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing your chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting .

• Check with your doctor immediately if you think you are getting an infection or if you get a fever or chills.
• Check with your doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; or pinpoint red spots on your skin.

Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face. Other alcohol-containing preparations (for example, elixirs, cough syrups, and tonics) may also cause problems. Therefore, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other alcohol-containing preparations while you are taking benznidazole .