benidin 4 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is benidin 4 tablet used for?
Benitowa 4 Tablet (Benidipine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Benidipine (4mg), which Blocks voltage-dependent L-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx into. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Benidipine
- Manufacturer: Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ benidin 4 tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, angina pectoris
Off-label uses: Raynaud's phenomenon, chronic kidney disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Benidipine |
| Brand Name | Benitowa 4 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Blocks voltage-dependent L-type calcium channels, inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take benidin 4 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of benidin 4 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Peripheral edema
- Palpitations
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypotension
- Angina exacerbation
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Gynecomastia
- Leukopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased benidipine plasma concentration |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased benidipine efficacy |
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased benidipine levels |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Additive bradycardia and hypotension |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Slight increase in benidipine levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of benidipine |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenytoin)
- Other antihypertensives (additive effect)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Beta-blockers
- Digoxin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice increases plasma concentration; avoid concurrent use.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to benidipine or dihydropyridines, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, liver function tests, renal function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; monitor blood pressure and heart rate; administer vasopressors if needed
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.