Benkair-T Tablet 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.

You can take Benkair-T Tablet at any time of day, with food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because 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. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), tiredness, palpitations, and increased potassium level in blood. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

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.

Uses of Benkair-T Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Benkair-T Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benkair-T Tablet relaxes 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. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Benkair-T 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 Benkair-T

Sleepiness
Ankle swelling
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Tiredness
Palpitations
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Benkair-T 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-T Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Benkair-T Tablet works

Benkair-T Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Benidipine and Telmisartan, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benkair-T Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Benkair-T Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CAUTION

Benkair-T Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Benkair-T Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Benkair-T Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benkair-T Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Benkair-T Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Benkair-T Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Benkair-T 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Benkair-T Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Benkair-T Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Benkair-T Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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