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Benitowa CH Tablet

Manufactured byAKUMENTIS HEALTHCARE LTD
ContainsBenidipine (4 mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5 mg)
Description
Benitowa CH Tablet is a combination of Benidipine and Chlorthalidone. It is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (a type of chest pain caused due to reduced blood flow to the heart). This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels and also increasing the water and sodium excretion from the body. Thus it promotes the smooth flow of blood and also allows your heart to pump blood more efficiently. Benitowa CH Tablet has some side effects like nausea, headache, diarrhoea, dizziness, and upset stomach. This medicine may cause you to urinate more often as it works by removing extra water from your body. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to prevent getting dehydrated. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Benitowa CH Tablet may be taken with food in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke (a condition that occurs due to reduced oxygen supply to the brain). Benitowa CH Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver problems, or diabetes. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine before starting the treatment. Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Benitowa CH Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Skin rash
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Nausea
  • Lightheadedness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Photosensitivity
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Restlessness

Uses of Benitowa CH Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Benitowa CH Tablet can be observed within 2 to 6 hours.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Benitowa CH Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Benitowa CH Tablet. Together they may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects. You may experience weakness, confusion, dizziness, fainting, and blurred vision.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Benitowa CH Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may lead to various complications in your foetus. If you are on this medication, consult your doctor before you plan your pregnancy.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may pass into your breastmilk. This medicine may decrease milk production and may also dehydrate the infant.

Allergy

Avoid taking Benitowa CH Tablet if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in the medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms such as skin rash, hives (painful eruptions that sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Anuria

Anuria is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to produce urine. Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended if you have anuria, as it may further damage your kidneys.

Severe kidney impairment

Benitowa CH Tablet is excreted through the kidneys. Taking Benitowa CH Tablet while you have severe kidney problems is not recommended as this medicine may accumulate in the kidneys and worsen the kidneys further.

Severe liver impairment

Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended in conditions where the liver is severely damaged as it gets accumulated in the liver and affects its functioning.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may lead to various complications in your foetus. If you are on this medication, consult your doctor before you plan your pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding as it may pass into your breastmilk. This medicine may decrease milk production and may also dehydrate the infant.
General warnings

Use in Children

Benitowa CH Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Use in Elderly

Benitowa CH Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly due to the increased risk of low blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while using this medicine.

Volume and electrolyte disturbances

Benitowa CH Tablet may alter the blood volume and electrolyte levels. This may cause dizziness, dry mouth, and acid-base imbalance (abnormality in the body to balance between acid and base). This risk is especially higher if you have kidney or liver problems. Your blood pressure and electrolyte levels will be closely monitored by your doctor while you are on this medication.

Driving or Operating machines

Benitowa CH Tablet may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, blurred vision, or dizziness. Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating heavy machines during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Benitowa CH Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose of Benitowa CH Tablet.
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

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Benitowa CH Tablet. Together they may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects. You may experience weakness, confusion, dizziness, fainting, and blurred vision.
Interaction with Medicine

Cisapride

Lithium

Amiodarone

Insulin

Rifampicin

Disease interactions

Hypotension

Hypotension is a decrease in your blood pressure. Using Benitowa CH Tablet will further reduce your blood pressure which can be fatal, especially if you have low levels of sodium in your body or if you have low fluid volumes due to excessive vomiting, diarrhoea, burns, kidney failure, etc.

Diabetes

Benitowa CH Tablet should be used with caution if you have Diabetes mellitus because of the increased risk of altered blood sugar levels. Close monitoring of your blood sugar levels is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Hyperuricemia

Benitowa CH Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperuricaemia (increased uric acid levels in the blood). This medicine decreases uric acid excretion and increases uric acid in the blood. Your blood uric acid levels will be closely monitored while you are taking this medicine.

Hyperlipidemia

Benitowa CH Tablet should be used with caution if you have hyperlipidaemia (high levels of fat in the blood) as it may increase your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Close monitoring of your cholesterol and triglyceride levels is recommended if you are using this medicine.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with Benitowa CH Tablet due to the increased risk of severe side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling of hands and feet, etc.
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.
Take Benitowa CH Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Take this medicine at the same time every day as it will help you to remember. This medicine can make you feel dizzy. Hence, get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. Your doctor may suggest regular tests to monitor your blood sugar, blood cholesterol, and fat levels during treatment with this medicine. Eat a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly to get maximum benefits from the treatment.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Benitowa CH Tablet is a combination of Benidipine and Chlorthalidone. Benidipine works by relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also prevents any heart-related chest pain by improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart. Chlorthalidone works by increasing the excretion of water and sodium from the kidneys and helps in bringing down blood pressure as well as swelling.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Antihypertensive combinations, Thiazide diuretics, Calcium channel blocking agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Jan 2023

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