Benistar
Benistar Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain)
About Benistar Products
Uses of Benistar Products
Benidipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain).
Benistar Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Benistar 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 Benistar 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 Benistar Products
Frequently asked questions about Benistar Products
Frequently asked questions about Benidipine
Q. What is the use of Benistar 4 Tablet?
Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 Tablet?
Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 Tablet in the morning or at night?
Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 Tablet?
You should keep on taking Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 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 Benistar 4 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benistar 4 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.
Products for Benistar
Benistar 4 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹50
Not Available
Benistar 8mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹60
Not Available