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About Benitowa 8 Tablet

BENIDIPINE belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers, which is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina-pectoris(chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. Angina-pectoris is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

BENIDIPINE contains 'Benidipine'. It works by regulating 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. This ultimately reduces blood pressure and improves chest pain.

Uses of Benitowa 8 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood-pressure) and angina-pectoris (chest-pain).

Medicinal Benefits of Benitowa 8 Tablet

BENIDIPINE contains 'benidipine' a calcium channel blocker, which is primarily used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina-pectoris (chest pain). It works by regulating the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. This ultimately reduces blood pressure and improves chest pain.

Directions for Use

BENIDIPINE can be taken orally with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Try to take it on the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Side Effects of Benitowa 8 Tablet

• Fatigue
• Ankle swelling
• Sleepiness
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Oedema (swelling)
• Abdominal pain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take BENIDIPINE if you are allergic to it. Tell your doctor if you are using medicines other than the BENIDIPINE. A BENIDIPINE should be taken with caution in pregnant/planning to get pregnant/breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor. BENIDIPINE should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of very low blood pressure levels and also used with caution in kidney patients. It also used with caution in people who have hypotension. BENIDIPINE should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests can be done.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

BENIDIPINE may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide etc.), anti-TB (rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole), cardiac-glycoside (digoxin) and H2 blockers (cimetidine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 BENIDIPINE should not be given to people with low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease, kidney disease.