Benidipine + Telmisartan

Benidipine + Telmisartan is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

You can take Benidipine + Telmisartan at any time of day, with food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), tiredness, palpitations, upset stomach, and increased potassium level in blood. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benidipine + Telmisartan relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

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 Vitabend T

• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Headache
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Upset stomach
• Increased potassium level in blood

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. Benidipine + Telmisartan is to be taken with food.

Benidipine + Telmisartan is a combination of two medicines: Benidipine and Telmisartan, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

• Benidipine + Telmisartan is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.

• Benidipine + Telmisartan may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

• It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

• Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.

• It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

• Do not take Benidipine + Telmisartan if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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