Benkair 4 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	SAG Health Science Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Benidipine (4mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Synthetic dihydropyridine derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	569

FAQ

Should I take Benkair 4 in the morning or at night?

Benkair 4 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.

What changes can I make to control my blood pressure better?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Benkair 4. Take low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

How long do I need to take Benkair 4?

You should keep on taking Benkair 4 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 Benkair 4, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

What if you forget to take Benkair 4?

If you miss a dose of Benkair 4, 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.

Is Benkair 4 good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?

Yes, Benkair 4 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.

What is the use of Benkair 4?

Benkair 4 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.

What are the side effects of Benkair 4?

Benkair 4 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.

What if you forget to take Benkair Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Benkair 4, 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.

Benkair 4 Tablet Reviews

Benkair 4 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.

Benkair 4 may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. It should be taken with food. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure.

The most common side effects include fatigue, edema (swelling in the feet or ankles), sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, rashes, headache, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitations). Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away.

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 checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Benkair 4 Tablet Works

Benkair 4 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).

How to Use Benkair 4 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. Benkair 4 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Benkair 4 Tablet

In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Benkair 4 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.
In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Benkair 4 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.

Uses of Benkair 4 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Benkair 4 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Benkair 4 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Benkair 4 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benkair 4. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Benkair 4 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Benkair 4 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Benkair 4 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benkair 4 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Benkair 4. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You have been prescribed Benkair 4 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.
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 Benkair 4 affects you.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.