Hypertension (high blood pressure)

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke a heart attack or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective even if you feel better.

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. Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.You can take Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet at any time of day with food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well do not stop this medicine on your own because 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. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.It may cause side effects like ankle swelling headache flushing (sense of warmth in the face ears neck and trunk) tiredness palpitations upset stomach and increased potassium level in blood. It may cause dizziness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure kidney function and electrolytes level while on the treatment.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.

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. Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CAUTION <p> Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benizex-T 4mg/40mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Benizex-T 4mg/40mg 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.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Sleepiness | Ankle swelling | Headache | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face ears neck and trunk) | Dizziness | Tiredness | Palpitations | Upset stomach | Increased potassium level in blood

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION