Benidipine Benefits & Uses

Benidipine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Angina

Benidipine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Benidipine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benidipine is used -

Common

Fatigue
Sleepiness
Flushing
Headache
Dizziness
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Nausea or vomiting
Edema
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Heartburn
Decreased blood pressure

Benidipine Related Warnings

Is the use of Benidipine safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Benidipine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Benidipine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Benidipine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benidipine on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Benidipine on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benidipine on the Liver?

Side effects of Benidipine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benidipine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Benidipine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Benidipine with Other Drugs

Benidipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Rifampicin

Cimetidine

Digoxin

Itraconazole

Benidipine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benidipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Sinusitis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Benidipine

Is this Benidipine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Benidipine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Benidipine. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Benidipine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Benidipine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Benidipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benidipine

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Benidipine and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benidipine

Information about the interaction of Benidipine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown