Benidin 8 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is benidin 8 tablet used for?
Benidin 8 Tablet contains Benidipine 8mg, a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart. It is typically taken twice daily, in the morning and evening, with or without food. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and flushing. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Benidipine
- Manufacturer: Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ benidin 8 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 8 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of benidin 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit juice | Major | Increased risk of hypotension and toxicity |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Enhanced hypotensive effect |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased benidipine plasma levels |
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.
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.