Benexa
Benexa Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia
About Benexa Products
Uses of Benexa Products
Benidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Arrhythmia, hypertensive emergency, subarachnoid haemorrhage and anal fissure.
Benexa Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Benexa are Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Dizziness, Palpitations, Nausea, Edema (swelling), Abdominal pain.
How Benexa Products work
Benidipine 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).
Patient Concerns about Benexa Products
Frequently asked questions about Benexa Products
Frequently asked questions about Benidipine
Q. What is the use of Benexa 4mg Tablet?
Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg Tablet?
Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg 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 Benexa 4mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benexa 4mg 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.