What is BENIFOR?
- BENIFOR contains Benidipine Hydrochloride
What BENIFOR is used for?
It is used to,
- treat hypertension, renal parenchymal hypertension, angina pectoris
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Talk to your Doctor, if you:
- are allergic to BENIFOR or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have cardiogenic shock
- have low blood pressure
- have serious hepatic function disorder
- are elderly
Avoid grape juice while taking BENIFOR since excessive reduction in blood pressure may occur.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- BENIFOR is not recommended in children and Adolescents
Tell your doctor about any other medicine you are taking such as:
- digoxin, medicine used to treat heart problems
- rifampicin, medicine used to treat tuberculosis
- itraconazole, medicine used to fungal infections
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Do not chew or crush them
- The dosage may be adjusted depending on the age and symptoms of the patient and can be increased up to 8 mg once daily if the effect is not satisfactory with 2 to 4 mg
- For severe hypertension, 4 to 8 mg is taken once daily after breakfast
- For adults 2 to 4 mg is given once daily after breakfast
For Angina pectoris:
- for adults: 4 mg of is given twice daily after breakfast and supper
If you take more BENIFOR
- If you (or someone else) accidentally take too many tablets, you should tell your doctor at once or contact the nearest casualty department. Symptoms of Over dosage may cause excessive reduction in blood pressure
If you forgot to take BENIFOR
- Do not worry. If you miss a dose, wait until it is time for your next dose, then go on as normal. Do not take a double dose
If you Stop taking BENIFOR
- Do not stop taking BENIFOR unless your doctor instructs you to do so
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- hepatic function disorder or jaundice
- palpitation, facial hot flushes, hot flushes, decreased blood pressure
- headache, dizziness, light-headed feeling, postural dizziness
- constipation
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
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