Benisto 8mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Benidipine (8mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Benisto 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). Benisto 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.
Benisto 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 Benisto 8mg Tablet?
Benisto 8mg Tablet is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (chest pain due to heart-related issues). It belongs to a group of medicines that block calcium channels in blood vessels. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure, which widens their diameter, aiding blood flow more easily.
What are the side effects of Benisto 8mg Tablet?
Benisto 8mg Tablet is generally well-tolerated but may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain. It may also trigger sleepiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. These side effects are not common in everyone, and some individuals may experience them. Please consult your doctor if you encounter any adverse effects after taking this medicine.
Is Benisto 8mg Tablet suitable for patients with kidney impairment?
Yes, Benisto 8mg Tablet has been shown to protect kidney cells from damage and decrease protein leakage from the kidneys in individuals with diabetes alongside high blood pressure.
Should I take Benisto 8mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Benisto 8mg Tablet can be taken anytime – mornings or evenings. It is usually prescribed once daily. Following this routine will aid consistent medication levels in your body, as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day helps with remembering to take it regularly.
How long do I need to take Benisto 8mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Benisto 8mg Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. In some cases, this may be lifelong. Do not stop taking the medicine unless advised by your doctor, as stopping it may lead to blood pressure increase and potential worsening of your condition.
What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?
Avoid consuming grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Benisto 8mg Tablet. Adopt a low-sodium, low-fat diet and follow lifestyle modifications as recommended by your doctor.
What if you forget to take Benisto 8mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benisto 8mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with 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. Benisto 8mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Benisto 8mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Benisto 8mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can 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 Benisto 8mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benisto 8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Benisto 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Benisto 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
