Benitab 4mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Benidipine (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Zenolia Life Science Private Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Benitab 4mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). Benitab 4mg 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.
Benitab 4mg 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 Benitab 4mg Tablet used for?
Benitab 4mg Tablet is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain related to heart conditions). It belongs to a group of medications that block calcium channels in the blood vessels, helping to relax and widen the diameter of these vessels, improving blood flow.
What are the possible side effects of Benitab 4mg Tablet?
Commonly reported side effects may include headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, stomach pain, sleepiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. These effects can vary in severity among individuals. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects after taking the medication.
Is Benitab 4mg Tablet suitable for patients with high blood pressure and kidney impairment?
Yes, Benitab 4mg Tablet has shown protective effects on kidney cells, preventing damage, and also helps reduce protein leakage from the kidneys in diabetic patients with hypertension.
When should I take Benitab 4mg Tablet?
Take Benitab 4mg Tablet at any time of day, usually once daily as prescribed by your doctor. Consistency is key to maintaining proper medication levels in the body. Take it at the same time each day.
How long should I continue taking Benitab 4mg Tablet?
Continue taking Benitab 4mg Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. In some cases, this may be a lifelong regimen. Avoid stopping the medication even if you feel well or have controlled blood pressure, as it can lead to increased blood pressure and worsened condition.
What lifestyle changes can I make to better control my blood pressure?
Avoid consuming grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking its juice while taking Benitab 4mg Tablet. Stick to a low-sodium, low-fat diet and follow the recommended lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
What if I forget to take my Benitab 4mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benitab 4mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
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. Benitab 4mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Benitab 4mg 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 Benitab 4mg 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.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benitab 4mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Benitab 4mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Benitab 4mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
