Benedinol 8mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Benidipine (8mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Benedinol 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina. Benedinol 8mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Benedinol 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. This enhanced blood flow also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby preventing any heart-related chest pain (angina).
What is the use of Benedinol 8mg Tablet?
Benedinol 8mg Tablet is used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain related to heart problems). It belongs to a group of medications that block calcium channels in blood vessels. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of blood vessels, enabling smoother blood flow.
What are the side effects of Benedinol 8mg Tablet?
Benedinol 8mg Tablet is generally well-tolerated, but potential side effects include headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain. It may also cause drowsiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. These side effects are not common in everyone but may occur in some individuals. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor.
Is Benedinol 8mg Tablet suitable for patients with kidney impairment?
Yes, Benedinol 8mg Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on kidney cells, thus preventing them from damage. It has also been shown to decrease protein leakage from the kidneys in individuals with diabetes and high blood pressure.
Should I take Benedinol 8mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Benedinol 8mg Tablet can be taken anytime, usually once daily. It's best to take it at the same time each day for consistent levels of medication in your body. Your doctor will recommend the best timing based on your individual needs.
How long do I need to take Benedinol 8mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Benedinol 8mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor for as long as they deem necessary. You may need lifelong treatment, as stopping the medication could lead to a re-occurrence of high blood pressure.
What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?
To manage your blood pressure effectively, avoid consuming grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Benedinol 8mg Tablet. Maintain a low-sodium and low-fat diet, and follow your doctor's recommendations regarding lifestyle changes.
What if I forget to take Benedinol 8mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benedinol 8mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not double the dosage.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Benedinol 8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it with food.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Benedinol 8mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Benedinol 8mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benedinol 8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Benedinol 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Benedinol 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
