Manufacturer: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition : Benidipine(4mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Bengreat 4 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of the day, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. It should be taken with food. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse.
Bengreat 4 Tablet 10's contains 'Benidipine'. It works by regulating 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. This ultimately reduces blood pressure and improves chest pain.
Benidipine reached mean peak plasma concentrations of 1.04 and 3.85 ng/mL at 0.5 and 0.75 h after 4 and 8 mg doses, respectively. Peak cardiovascular effects were detected approximately 2 h after the administration of either dose.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bengreat
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
Palpitations
Sleepiness
Allergies to compounds of Benidipine.
Liver impairment: Make appropriate adjustments in dosage or find alternatives if suffering from liver-related issues.
Hypotension: May cause a lowering of blood pressure for those already suffering from low blood pressure.
Information regarding the use of Bengreat 4 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bengreat 4 Tablet. Please consult your doctor
Use with caution
Information regarding the use of Bengreat 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Bengreat 4 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.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Bengreat 4 Tablet 10's may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide etc.), anti-TB (rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole), cardiac-glycoside (digoxin) and H2 blockers (cimetidine).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Bengreat 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Bengreat 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Bengreat 4 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 Bengreat 4 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.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Bengreat 4 Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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. Bengreat 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is the use of Bengreat 4 Tablet?
Bengreat 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 Bengreat 4 Tablet?
Bengreat 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 Bengreat 4 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, Bengreat 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 Bengreat 4 Tablet in the morning or at night?
Bengreat 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 Bengreat 4 Tablet?
You should keep on taking Bengreat 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 Bengreat 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 Bengreat 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 Bengreat 4 Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bengreat 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.
