Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
Active Ingredient Benidipine (4mg) + Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
User Rating4.6
User Reviews716

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Benipack Trio Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benipack Trio 6.25mg, 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.
Answer

Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet Reviews

Benipack Trio 6.25mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Benipack Trio 6.25mg should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, numbness of extremities, and flushing of skin. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. If you experience ankle or foot swelling, to reduce it raise your legs while you are sitting down.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet Works

Benipack Trio 6.25mg is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Benipack Trio 6.25mg 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. Benipack Trio 6.25mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet

  • In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Benipack Trio 6.25mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. 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.

Uses of Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benipack Trio 6.25mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benipack Trio 6.25mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benipack Trio 6.25mg 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  CAUTION
Benipack Trio 6.25mg may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver  CAUTION
Benipack Trio 6.25mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benipack Trio 6.25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benipack Trio 6.25mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benipack Trio 6.25mg.
Kidney  CAUTION
Benipack Trio 6.25mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Benipack Trio 6.25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benipack Trio 6.25mg is not recommended in these patients.

Quick Tips

  • It may cause a sudden drop in blood sodium levels. Avoid a low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Since Benipack Trio 6.25mg increases urine output to reduce blood pressure, it is better to take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night frequently to urinate.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Benipack Trio 6.25mg, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Benipack Trio 6.25mg is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
  • Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
  • It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.

References

  1. Telmisartan. Bracknell, Berkshire: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited; 1998 [revised Nov. 2017].
  2. Benidipine. Drug information sheet; 2008.

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