Banocide is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Filariasis are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Banocide is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Banocide as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Banocide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Banocide's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Banocide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Banocide related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Banocide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Banocide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Banocide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Banocide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Banocide is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Banocide safe for pregnant women?
Banocide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Banocide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Banocide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Banocide on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Banocide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Banocide on the Liver?
Side effects of Banocide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Banocide on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Banocide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Banocide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Banocide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Banocide habit forming or addictive?
Banocide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Banocide as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Banocide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Banocide for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Banocide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Banocide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Banocide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Banocide with alcohol will be.
Banocide alters the muscular activity of the filaria, also alters its surface membranes making it more susceptible to the host. The destruction of organisms and release of antigens can lead to toxicity and produce an inflammatory reaction which may be present in the form of severe itching, rash, edema, hypotension, fever, presence of protein in urine, painful joints, swollen or enlarged lymph nodes, and abnormal enlargement of the spleen. These complications can be lessened by pre-treatment with corticosteroids.
Banocide when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).
No, you must not discontinue Banocide on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Banocide.
Banocide must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
No, Banocide is not used for the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis because of the fear of antigen-antibody inflammatory reaction. Ivermectin is now used of the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis is also known African River Blindness. It is caused by O. volvulus and it can lead to severe visual impairment.
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