Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Benidin 8 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels making it easier for blood to flow around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work effectively. So it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well and have no symptoms.

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. Benidin 8 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benidin 8 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.Benidin 8 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. Keep 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. Keeping 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.Before 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.

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. Benidin 8 Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benidin 8 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Benidin 8 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Benidin 8 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Benidin 8 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Benidin 8 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benidin 8 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Benidin 8 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Benidin 8 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.

Chemical Class :: Synthetic dihydropyridine derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)|Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Abdominal pain | Dizziness | Fatigue | Headache | Nausea | Palpitations | Sleepiness | Edema (swelling) | Rash

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Q. What is the use of Benidin 8 Tablet?::: Benidin 8 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.| Q. What are the side effects of Benidin 8 Tablet?::: Benidin 8 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.| Q. Is Benidin 8 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?::: Yes Benidin 8 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.| Q. Should I take Benidin 8 Tablet in the morning or at night?::: Benidin 8 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.| Q. How long do I need to take Benidin 8 Tablet?::: You should keep on taking Benidin 8 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 Benidin 8 Tablet your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen. | Q. What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?::: Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Benidin 8 Tablet. Take low sodium and low-fat diet and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.| Q. What if you forget to take Benidin 8 Tablet?::: If you miss a dose of Benidin 8 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.