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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Benidipine safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Benidipine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Benidipine safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Benidipine for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Benidipine on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Benidipine on kidneys.

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?

Benidipine is rarely harmful for the heart.

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?

Benidipine is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Benidipine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

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, Benidipine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Benidipine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benidipine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Benidipine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benidipine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Benidipine with alcohol will be.

Unknown