BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL helps lower the blood pressure, thereby reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels.
BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL is a combination of two drugs, namely: Benidipine and Metoprolol. Benidipine acts on the calcium channels of the blood vessels and enlarges the coronary vessel and peripheral arteries, thereby helps blood flow smoothly. Metoprolol slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Together, BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL helps treat hypertension.
You are advised to take BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhoea, and nausea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Try not to stop taking BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL on your own, as it may cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety of BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL in children is unknown, so please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any interactions.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL is a combination of two drugs, namely: Benidipine and Metoprolol. Benidipine acts on the calcium channels of the blood vessels and enlarges the coronary vessel and peripheral arteries, thereby helps blood flow smoothly. Metoprolol slows down the heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Together, BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL helps treat hypertension. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL helps lower blood pressure, thereby reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may also be used to treat angina pectoris.
Do not take BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, circulation problems, asthma, COPD, congestive heart failure, thyroid disorder, adrenal gland tumour, heart, kidney, or liver problems; or if you are on a low-salt diet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).
Drug-Drug Interactions: BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may interact with medicines such as painkillers (aspirin), anti-depressant (duloxetine, alprazolam), anti-diabetic (insulin glargine), diuretics (furosemide), hormones (levothyroxine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might decrease blood pressure.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, renal dysfunction (kidney disease), pulmonary disease, alcoholism, congestive heart failure (heart disease), hypotension (low blood pressure) or liver disease.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult your doctor; your doctor will decide whether BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Dose adjustment may be needed. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.
Dose adjustment may be needed. BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
Limited information is available. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of BENIDIPINE+METOPROLOL in children.
High blood pressure (hypertension): It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.