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Telbenina Tablet

Manufacturer :  UTH Healthcare
Medicine Composition :  Benidipine, Telmisartan
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Telbenina Tablet

This drug is a dihydropyridine analog belonging to class of calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This makes the tachycardia minimal.

It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or lactating. Tell your doctor your entire medical history and all current medication you are currently on so as to avoid any unnecessary complications and medical interactions.

This medicine should be taken with food. The adult dosage is 2-4 mg daily, which may be increased gradually if needed according to the medical condition.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Telbenina Tablet

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Telbenina Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Telbenina Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Telbenina Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Alcohol consumption along with this medicine is not recommended as it enhances the risk of side effects like dizziness and difficulty in concentration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers as there is a possibility of side-effects on the infant.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Telbenina Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Telbenina Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication works by blocking L, N and T type calcium channels. It has high affinity for cell membranes at the DHP binding site. Additionally, this medicine show vascular selectivity towards peripheral blood vessels.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Telbenina Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        This drug should not be taken in the combination of these medicines Antihypertensives, Itraconazole, Cimetidine, Rifampicin.

      FAQs about Telbenina Tablet

      • Ques : What is benidipine?

        Ans : This medicine is a synthetic dihydropyridine derivative having antihypertensive and anti-anginal factors which are prescribed to the patients having High blood pressure.

      • Ques : What are the uses of benidipine?

        Ans : This drug acts as Antihypersensitive and AntiAnginal medicine. This also controls primary and secondary hypertension.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of benidipine?

        Ans : The side effects include Dizziness, Orthostatic Hypotension, Headache, and Weakness. Apart from these, using Benidipine may further lead to Vertigo, Anemia, Renal Impairment and increase in blood potassium levels.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal benidipine?

        Ans : This medicine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and animals.

      References

      • Benidipine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/benidipine

      • Benidipine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB09231

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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