Benidin T Tablet

Composition of Benidin T Tablet

Benidin T Tablet contains Benidipine (4mg) + Telmisartan (40mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker and Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Benidin T Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Key benefits

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Benidin T 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.

How Benidin T Tablet works

Benidin T Tablet is a combination of two medicines: benidipine and telmisartan, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB), and telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to take Benidin T Tablet

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 T Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Benidin T 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. It can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Benidin T Tablet

Most side effects of Benidin T are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Benidin T Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk. Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.

Do not take Benidin T if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular. Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.

How to store Benidin T Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Benidin T Tablet

Benidin T Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provide better blood pressure control than either medicine alone. It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak, especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down, and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Do not take Benidin T Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LLOYD HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker and Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor