Benipack 8mg Tablet 15?S Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
BENIPACK 8MG contain Benidipine hydrochloride which belongs to aroup of medicine called calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat hypertension, renal parenchymal hypertension, and angina pectoris. Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is too high. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health condition such as heart disease and stroke.
Renal parenchymal hypertension is a form of secondary hypertension caused by kidney diseases. Angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart diseases. It occurs when the heart muscle does notet as much blood as it needs. This usually happens because one or more of the heart arteries is narrowed or blocked. It is also called ischemia.
BENIPACK 8MG works by blocking calcium inflow into cells and consequently dilates constricted vessels to decrease blood pressure. It also dilates coronary arteries of the heart to prevent developing anginal attack. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
USES OF BENIPACK 8MG

Treat hypertension, renal parenchymal hypertension, and angina pectoris

HOW BENIPACK 8MG WORKS
BENIPACK 8MG works by blocking calcium inflow into cells and consequently dilates constricted blood vessels to decrease blood pressure. It also dilates coronary arteries of the heart to prevent developing anginal attack.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take BENIPACK 8MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Do not takerapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BENIPACK 8MG

SERIOUS

General malaise

Loss of appetite

Yellowness in the skin or white of the eyes (hepatic dysfunction, jaundice)

COMMON

Palpitation

Flash

Headache

Rash, itch

Photosensitivity

Gynecomastia

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
BENIPACK 8MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
BENIPACK 8MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness or lightheadedness.
ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with BENIPACK 8MG.
KIDNEY
BENIPACK 8MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
BENIPACK 8MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take BENIPACK 8MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to benidipine hydrochloride or any other ingredients in this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
BENIPACK 8MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
OTHERS
Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and herbal supplements.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Benidipine hydrochloride

Pharmacological Category :?? Calcium channel blocker

Therapeutic Indication :??
Hypertension, renal parenchymal hypertension, angina pectoris
Dosage Forms :?? Tablet

MORE INFORMATION
Store below 20-25?C and keep out of reach of children.
FAQs ABOUT BENIPACK 8MG
Is BENIPACK 8MG safe for a long time?
It is safe if used in the dose and duration directed by your doctor.
Is safe to drive or operate heavy machinery while taking BENIPACK 8MG?
No, do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness or lightheadedness.
Does alcohol interfere with working of BENIPACK 8MG?
Yes, consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine.
REFERENCES
1. KD Tripathi. Antianginal and Other Anti-ischaemic Drugs. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition,2013. Page ? 550-552.
2. Kensuke Io 1, Shinya Minatoguchi, Kazuhiko Nishigaki, Shinsuke Ojio, Tsutomu Tanaka, Tomonori Segawa, Hitoshi Matsuo, Sachiro Watanabe, Arihiro Hattori, Katsumi Ueno, Hiroyoshi Ono, Kunihiko Hiei, Hironobu Sato, Norihiko Morita, Toshiyuki Noda, Toshihiko Kato, Masanori Kawasaki,enzou Takemura, Hisayoshi Fujiwara. Effects of benidipine and some other calcium channel blockers on the prognosis of patients with vasospastic angina. Cohort study with evaluation of the ergonovine coronary spasm induction test. NIH: National Library of Medicine, National center of biotechnology Information Pubmed.gov.2007. [Accessed 11 Dec 2020]?https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17966756/
3. TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD, Jun 2013 [Accessed 11 Dec 2020]?https://www.rad-ar.or.jp/siori/english/kekka.cgi?n=34089#:~:text=This medicine blocks calcium inflow,parenchymal hypertension and angina pectoris.
4. OHARA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Jul 2008 [Accessed 11 Dec 2020]?https://www.ohara-ch.co.jp/appendix/pdf/inc03/benidipineHydrochloride8T-SIE.pdf
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Kidney function test

PRODUCT DETAILS

Net Qty

1 N

Item Weight

Ingredient

BENIDIPINE 8MG

Hsn Code

30049079

Additional information

Weight
25 g

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