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Bentiromide is used to help find out if the pancreas is working properly. Bentiromide is given by mouth and as a non-invasive test. However, in the process of using Bentiromide can cause some unwanted side effects such as shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, weakness... Therefore, before using Bentiromide, it is necessary to find out information. Carefully and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. What is Bentiromide?
What is Bentiromide? Bentiromide is a peptide used as a clinical screening test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. At the same time, Bentiromide helps to monitor the adequacy of complementary pancreatic therapy. Bentiromide is given by mouth as a noninvasive test. The amount of aminobenzoic acid in Bentiromide and its metabolites is excreted in the urine. Daily results were taken as a measure of pancreatic chymotrypsin secretory activity.
Compound in Bentiromide is broken down in the pancreas by chymotrypsin. By determining the unchanged Bentiromide output in the urine upon oral administration, the adequacy of pancreatic activity can be determined.
2. Bentiromide drug use
Bentiromide is indicated as a screening test in the identification of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and is also used to monitor adequacy of additional marrow therapy.However, Bentiromide may be contraindicated in some cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug.
3. Dosage and usage of Bentiromide
Bentiromide is used in different doses in each patient case. Patients need to carefully read the information on the drug label and adhere to the treatment instructions of the doctor. In addition, patients should not change or stop using Bentiromide on their own.
In addition, the dose of the drug depends on the strength of the drug, the number of doses used per day, the duration of use, and the patient's medical condition.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Bentiromide is for reference only. Therefore, before using Bentiromide, patients should be prescribed by a doctor.
If the patient has missed a dose of Bentiromide, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Bentiromide and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Bentiromide, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the missed dose of Bentiromide, the patient can set an alarm or ask a family member to remind him.
In case the patient accidentally takes an overdose of Bentiromide than prescribed and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately. However, patients should not use Bentiromide and should note:
Using an overdose of Bentiromide can not improve the symptoms of the disease, instead it also makes the body poison or experience serious side effects. . Do not give your own medicine to others to use even though the symptoms of the two subjects are the same. Or do not use drugs prescribed to treat others.
4. Unwanted side effects of the drug Bentiromide
Bentiromide may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment with Bentiromide. However, the severity of side effects will vary from person to person, from mild to severe.
With some side effects caused by Bentiromide may not require medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as the patient's body adapts to Bentiromide. Moreover, treating doctors can help patients limit as well as significantly prevent possible side effects.
Some common side effects when using Bentiromide: diarrhea, headache, sniffling, nausea and vomiting, weakness... However, in some cases, more serious side effects may be experienced. such as: difficulty breathing. Therefore, when experiencing the symptoms on the patient, it is necessary to report to the doctor for timely intervention support to avoid possible dangerous complications.
5. Notes when using the drug Bentiromide
Some notes before using Bentiromide:
Bentiromide can cause allergic reactions. If the patient has any unusual symptoms related to an allergy, it is necessary to notify the doctor immediately. It is possible that these reactions are related to foods, dyes, preservatives, or even animals... Studies of Bentiromide in children are often not specific. Therefore, if using Bentiromide for children or under 6 years old, it is necessary to consult with a doctor to weigh the benefits and risks that may affect the child. For the case of the elderly, there is no specific document we have about the effects of Bentiromide on this subject. However, the possibility of causing complications for this subject when using Bentiromide is quite high. Therefore, it should be carefully considered before using for this object. Bentiromide may change how it works and may increase the effect of side effects if there are drug interactions. Therefore, before using Bentiromide, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of medicines they have used before including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs... so that the doctor can indicated appropriate dosage as well as appropriate treatment method with Bentiromide drug.
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