Benidipine + Telmisartan

Dosage Forms Available

• Benidipine + Telmisartan is available as tablets for oral administration.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Benidipine + Telmisartan is intended for use in adults. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.

Contraindications

• Benidipine + Telmisartan is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to benidipine, telmisartan, or any ingredients in the formulation.

• It should not be used in patients with severe hepatic impairment, biliary obstructive disorders, or severe renal impairment.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Benidipine + Telmisartan may interact with diuretics (e.g., furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide), potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone and triamterene), lithium, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (e.g., ibuprofen and naproxen).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Taking more than the prescribed dose may cause severe low blood pressure, dizziness, and possibly fainting. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• If you miss a dose of Benidipine + Telmisartan, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For headaches, rest and drink plenty of water.

• If you feel dizzy, sit or lie down until you feel better.

• For fatigue, ensure you get enough rest and try to maintain a regular sleep schedule.

• If you experience nausea, try eating smaller, more frequent meals.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Benidipine + Telmisartan may cause dizziness or fatigue. If you experience these side effects, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel well enough to do so safely.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Benidipine + Telmisartan is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially the second and third trimesters, due to potential harm to the foetus.

• It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk; therefore, it is advised to consult your doctor before breastfeeding while taking this medication.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution should be exercised when using Benidipine + Telmisartan in patients with renal artery stenosis or aortic and mitral valve stenosis.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet low in salt to help manage blood pressure levels.

• Regular physical activity can help lower blood pressure and keep it under control.

• Limit alcohol intake, as heavy drinking can raise your blood pressure.

• Avoid smoking, as it can raise your blood pressure and damage your blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly at home if possible.