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Benitor 8mg Tablet is a product of Biotics Lab Life Services Private Limited
Composition: Benidipine (8mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Benitor 8mg Tablet

Description:

Benitor 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.

Benitor 8mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. It should be taken with food. Retain taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Retaining active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure.


The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet or ankles), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, rashes, headache, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitations). Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.

Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Benitor 8mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Benitor

  • Abdominal pain
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Dizziness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Sleepiness
  • Rash

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Benitor 8mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benitor 8mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benitor 8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benitor 8mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benitor 8mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Benitor 8mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is the use of Benitor 8mg Tablet?

Benitor 8mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.

What are the side effects of Benitor 8mg Tablet?

Benitor 8mg Tablet is generally well tolerated but sometimes can also be associated with side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain. It may also cause sleepiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. These side effects are not common in everyone but may occur in some individuals. Do consult your doctor if you notice any side effects after taking this medicine.

Is Benitor 8mg Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?

Affirmative, Benitor 8mg Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on the kidney cells, thereby preventing them from damage. It has also been shown to decrease protein leakage from the kidney in patients who have diabetes as well as high blood pressure.

Should I take Benitor 8mg Tablet in the morning or at night?

Benitor 8mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. You should use this medicine as prescribed by a doctor. It is advised to take the medicine at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

How long do I need to take Benitor 8mg Tablet?

You should keep on taking Benitor 8mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Benitor 8mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Benitor 8mg Tablet. Take low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

What if you forget to take Benitor 8mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Benitor 8mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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