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Benitowa 4 Tablet
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Product introduction
Benitowa 4 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.
is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).
is a used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina).
Uses of Benitowa Tablet
Benefits of Benitowa Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benitowa 4 Tablet works by relaxing 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. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
In Prevention of Angina
Benitowa 4 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.
Side effects of Benitowa Tablet
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
Common side effects of Benitowa
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Sleepiness
How to use Benitowa 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. Benitowa 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Benitowa Tablet works
Benitowa 4 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. This enhanced blood flow also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain (angina).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benitowa 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benitowa 4 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benitowa 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benitowa 4 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benitowa 4 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benitowa 4 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benitowa 4 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Benitowa 4 Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Benitowa 4 Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Benitowa 4 Tablet affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Synthetic dihydropyridine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Benitowa 4 Tablet
Once A Day
83%
Twice A Day
17%
What are you using Benitowa Tablet for?
High blood pr*
100%
*High blood pressure
How much was the improvement?
Average
61%
Excellent
28%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Benitowa 4 Tablet?
Flushing (sen*
22%
Fatigue
22%
Dizziness
22%
No Side Effec*
11%
Headache
11%
*Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), No Side Effect
How do you take Benitowa Tablet?
With food
100%
FAQs
Q. What is the use of Benitowa 4 Tablet?
Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 Tablet?
Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 Tablet in the morning or at night?
Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 Tablet?
You should keep on taking Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 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 Benitowa 4 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benitowa 4 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.
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Name: Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
Address: 204, 2nd Floor, G-Corp Tech Park, Kasarvadavali, Near Hypercity, Ghodbandar Road, Thane (West) - 400615. ,Maharashtra, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Benitowa 4 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Benitowa 4 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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