Benitowa 8 Tablet

Short Description

Benitowa 8 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Benitowa 8 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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. Benitowa 8 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Benitowa 8 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Benitowa 8 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Benitowa 8 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Amlodipine Aprepitant Atazanavir

Benitowa 8 Tablet 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).

You have been prescribed Benitowa 8 Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks. Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur especially when you first start taking Benitowa 8 Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.