Beniflo 8 Tablet (Benidipine 8mg)

Beniflo 8 Tablet

Beniflo 8 Tablet is a medicine that is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). It promotes the relaxation of blood vessels which decreases blood pressure and strain on the heart.

Beniflo 8 Tablet may cause some side effects like headache, tiredness, swelling of hands and feet, rash, sensitivity to light, increased heart rate, etc. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects become severe or persist for a long time. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a loss of appetite and discolouration of your skin or eyes. This medicine may cause lightheadedness, dizziness in some people. Hence, do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.

Beniflo 8 Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach discomfort. The dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your blood pressure level. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in the blood. It is a long-term treatment hence, do not stop the medicine without consulting your doctor. Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause unwanted side effects or a sudden increase in your blood pressure. ​Avoid consuming grapefruit juice with this medicine as it can cause side effects.

Beniflo 8 Tablet may not be suitable for all people. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems related to your kidneys, heart or liver. Let your doctor know about all your ongoing medications. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Beniflo 8 Tablet
Bengreat-8 Tablet
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Beniduce 8 Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Beniflo 8 Tablet
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Skin rash
Decreased blood pressure
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Palpitations
Oedema (accumulation of water in the tissues)
Uses of Beniflo 8 Tablet

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What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
Hypertension is high blood pressure that does not have a clearly identifiable cause but may be due to various factors such as genetics, poor diet, obesity or lack of exercise. Over time, high blood pressure can cause blood vessel damage that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, and stroke. Beniflo 8 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension. It reduces the increased blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is a heart condition characterized by chest pain. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood as required. The symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Beniflo 8 Tablet is used in the treatment of angina pectoris.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Beniflo 8 Tablet if you are allergic to it. This could lead to symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), breathing difficulty, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), etc.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Beniflo 8 Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as it may cause harm to your developing foetus. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
Beniflo 8 Tablet is not recommended to be used if you are breastfeeding as it may harm your infant. Discuss all the benefits and risks with your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Liver disease
Beniflo 8 Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. This medicine is broken down and absorbed in the liver. If you take this medicine while you have pre-existing liver problems, it may worsen your condition further.
Use in children
Beniflo 8 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy of the use of this medicine are not clinically established.
Driving or operating machinery
Using Beniflo 8 Tablet may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, lightheadedness and dizziness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in elderly
Beniflo 8 Tablet should be used with caution in old people due to the increased risk of very low blood pressure. Your blood pressure needs to be monitored regularly while using this medicine. Your doctor will start the treatment at low doses and increase the dose based on the response.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to take the dose of Beniflo 8 Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Beniflo 8 Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further guidance.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antihypertensives
Itraconazole
Cimetidine
Rifampicin
Disease interactions
Hypotension or cardiogenic shock
Beniflo 8 Tablet is not recommended for use when you have low blood pressure or cardiogenic shock (a life-threatening condition where your heart abruptly stops pumping blood). Using this medicine will further decrease your heart’s ability to pump blood and reduce your blood pressure and heart rate drastically.
Liver disease
Take Beniflo 8 Tablet with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may advise blood tests to observe your liver enzyme levels.
Coronary artery disease
Beniflo 8 Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have coronary artery disease (a condition where the blood vessels of your heart are damaged). This medicine may weaken the contractions of your heart and slow down the heart rate which may worsen the condition and lead to other serious consequences.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with Beniflo 8 Tablet as it can increase the absorption of this medicine. This could lead to excessive lowering of blood pressure or worsen side effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Beniflo 8 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.
The dose prescribed is based on your situation, so avoid taking more or less than the amount prescribed by your doctor.

This medicine is intended for long term treatment. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as it can cause severe adverse effects.

You should follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly to get the maximum benefit from the treatment. Avoid taking potassium-rich food as it may increase the potassium level in your blood.

Avoid taking grapefruit juice with Beniflo 8 Tablet as it can increase the level of this medicine in your blood.

Be careful while standing up from sitting or lying down position as this medicine may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure which can make you dizzy. Beniflo 8 Tablet can cause swelling in your ankles and feet so try raising your legs when you are sitting.

This medicine can cause sleepiness and dizziness so try to avoid activities that require mental focus, especially at the start of the treatment or until you know how this medicine will affect you.