Benofine 8mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Benidipine (8mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Shinto Organics (P) Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Benofine 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina. Benofine 8mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Benofine 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 purpose of Benofine 8mg Tablet?
Benofine 8mg Tablet is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a group of medicines that block calcium channels in the blood vessels. By relaxing blood vessels, it widens the diameter, allowing blood to flow more easily.
What are the potential side effects of Benofine 8mg Tablet?
Benofine 8mg Tablet is generally well-tolerated, but may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain. It may also cause sleepiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor for guidance.
Is Benofine 8mg Tablet suitable for patients with high blood pressure and kidney impairment?
Yes, Benofine 8mg Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on kidney cells, preventing damage and decreasing protein leakage from the kidney in patients with diabetes and high blood pressure.
When should I take Benofine 8mg Tablet?
Benofine 8mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day, usually once daily as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take the medicine at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels in the body.
How long do I need to take Benofine 8mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Benofine 8mg Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. It may be necessary to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking the medication, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well-controlled, as this may lead to increased blood pressure and worsened condition.
What lifestyle changes can I make to better control my blood pressure?
Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Benofine 8mg Tablet. Follow a low-sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to lifestyle changes recommended by your doctor.
What if I forget to take Benofine 8mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular 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. Benofine 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 Benofine 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 Benofine 8mg Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benofine 8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Benofine 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Benofine 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
