BENGREAT 8MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of BENGREAT 8MG TABLET (Benidipine 8mg)

This medicine is prescribed mainly to control high blood pressure.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Sometimes used to help manage certain types of chest pain (angina) as advised by a doctor

HOW IT WORKS

• Blocks calcium channels in the walls of blood vessels
• Relaxes and widens blood vessels, reducing resistance to blood flow
• Lowers the workload on the heart, helping control blood pressure over time

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for immediate relief of a hypertensive emergency
• Not a treatment for heart attack or stroke once it has occurred
• Not used for infections, pain, or fever
• Not a substitute for lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and salt reduction

This medicine should only be used for the condition your doctor has prescribed it for, and the dose and duration should follow your doctor's advice rather than self-adjustment.

Side Effects of BENGREAT 8MG TABLET (Benidipine 8mg)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Flushing or feeling of warmth in the face
• Mild swelling of ankles or feet
• Dizziness
• Palpitations (feeling of fast or irregular heartbeat)

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Fatigue or weakness
• Mild stomach upset
• Gum swelling with long-term use

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling of face or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Chest pain that is new or worsening
• Sudden and severe drop in blood pressure

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use BENGREAT 8MG TABLET (Benidipine 8mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not chew or crush unless your doctor says so
• Try to take it at the same time every day for best effect
• Can be taken with or without food unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor, even if you feel fine

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until it is time to take it
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for BENGREAT 8MG TABLET (Benidipine 8mg)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to benidipine or any other ingredient in the tablet
• Have severe low blood pressure
• Have unstable or worsening heart failure that is not controlled
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor specifically advises it

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have a history of heart disease, including heart failure or heart block
• Are taking other blood pressure medicines
• Are planning pregnancy or are breastfeeding
• Have diabetes or other chronic conditions being managed with multiple medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other blood pressure–lowering medicines
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines
• Medicines that affect liver enzymes (ask your doctor or pharmacist)
• Grapefruit juice, which may affect how this medicine works

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other blood pressure tablets?

Only if your doctor has specifically prescribed the combination, since taking multiple blood pressure medicines together can lower blood pressure too much.

Will this medicine make me feel dizzy?

Some people feel mild dizziness, especially when standing up quickly; it usually improves as the body adjusts, but tell your doctor if it continues.

Can I stop taking this medicine once my blood pressure is normal?

• No, you should not stop without your doctor's advice, as blood pressure can rise again if the medicine is stopped suddenly.
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