Benace H 10mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Novartis India Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Benazepril (10mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dipeptides |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 625 |
FAQ
What other lifestyle changes should I make while taking Benace H 10mg?
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Benace H 10mg. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practice yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also helps to reduce stress levels and helps to keep your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and alcohol consumption as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and preventing heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. Consult your doctor if you need any further guidance to get the maximum benefit of Benace H 10mg and to keep yourself healthy.
What time of the day should I take Benace H 10mg?
Benace H 10mg should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor, preferably at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose before bedtime, as it can make you dizzy. However, if you do not feel dizzy after the first dose, you may take Benace H 10mg at any time of the day. If you have been prescribed Benace H 10mg twice a day, try to take it once in the morning and once in the evening, leaving a gap of 10 to 12 hours between the two doses.
Can Benace H 10mg increase potassium levels? If so, what should be done?
Benace H 10mg may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems and dehydration. Also, potassium levels may increase in patients who are using potassium salts or medicines or are aged more than 70 years of age. Therefore, if you have any of these conditions and are using Benace H 10mg, be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
Will Benace H 10mg make me feel dizzy? What should I do about it?
Yes, Benace H 10mg may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If Benace H 10mg makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay seated until you feel better. However, if you still feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint. Do not drive, use tools or machines and avoid anything requiring concentration while you're feeling dizzy or shaky.
I feel better after taking Benace H 10mg, can I stop taking it?
No, do not stop taking Benace H 10mg even if you feel better or if your blood pressure is under control. These beneficial effects are due to the use of medicines. Stopping Benace H 10mg suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually, medicine used for controlling blood pressure needs to be taken life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
What is Benace H 10mg? What is it used for?
Benace H 10mg belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it helps to lower the blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Can Benace H 10mg affect my fertility?
There is no evidence that Benace H 10mg has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor first. This is because Benace H 10mg is not recommended in pregnancy.
After starting Benace H 10mg, I have developed dry cough which is very irritating and is not getting better with any medicine. What should I do now?
Benace H 10mg may cause dry cough, as a side effect in some people. This can be persistent and may not be relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or if you have trouble sleeping. Your doctor may suggest ways of managing the cough or may prescribe another medicine. Remember, do not stop taking Benace H 10mg without consulting your doctor as it may increase your blood pressure and put you at a risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. Even if you stop taking Benace H 10mg, the cough may take a few days to a month to resolve completely.
What if you forget to take Benace H Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benace H 10mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Benace H 10mg Tablet Reviews
Benace H 10mg belongs to a group of medicines known as ACE inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
Benace H 10mg can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include cough, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, increased potassium level in blood, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Benace H 10mg can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include cough, decreased blood pressure, dizziness, fatigue, increased potassium level in blood, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
How Benace H 10mg Tablet Works
Benace H 10mg is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
How to Use Benace H 10mg 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. Benace H 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Benace H 10mg Tablet
- In Heart failure: Benace H 10mg makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body so the heart has to do less work. This can improve your heart function and reduce the symptoms of heart failure. It will help improve your quality of life and enable you to go about your daily activities more efficiently. The medicine must be taken regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed it to be effective.
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Benace H 10mg belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It reduces stress on the heart and relaxes the blood vessels. This widens the blood vessels and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around your body, thereby lowering your blood pressure. Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly, as prescribed, to be effective. You do not usually feel immediate benefit from taking this medicine, however, it helps you maintain your blood pressure in the long term.
- In Prevention of heart attack and stroke: Benace H 10mg lowers your blood pressure. As a result, it reduces the chance of damage to the small blood vessels in your heart and kidneys. This reduces the risk of getting a heart attack and kidney problems. It also helps in slowing down the rate at which they get worse if you already have problems. This medicine must be taken regularly to be effective.
Uses of Benace H 10mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benace H 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benace H 10mg.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benace H 10mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benace H 10mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benace H 10mg 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benace H 10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As it is advisable to exercise caution when driving with Benace H 10mg.
Kidney
CAUTION
Benace H 10mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Benace H 10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Quick Tips
- Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
- Benace H 10mg can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
- It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Benazepril.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Benazepril. [Updated 2019 Feb 28].
- Hilal-Dandan R. Renin and Angiotensin. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 733.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 129-30.