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About Benitowa CH Tablet 15's

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihypertensives’. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a lifelong condition in which there is a persistent rise in blood pressure. The rise in blood pressure occurs when the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel (arteries wall) increases. The higher the blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's contains Benidipine and Chlorthalidone. Benidipine blocks the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This effect widens the blood vessels lowering the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels. It decreases the workload on the heart and also reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill. It acts by getting rid of excess water and salts in the body by increasing urination, thereby reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce edema (fluid buildup) and swelling associated with hypertension.

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's should be taken as advised by your doctor. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your doctor based on your health condition. Benitowa CH Tablet 15's may cause certain common side effects such as low blood pressure (feeling light-headed), dizziness, headache, palpitations (racing or pounding heart), increased frequency of urination, and lethargy (lack of energy). These side effects resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Do not take Benitowa CH Tablet 15's if you are allergic to Chlorthalidone, Benidipine, or any other ingredients present in it. Avoid taking Benitowa CH Tablet 15's if you are unable to urinate or allergic to sulfa drugs. Before taking Benitowa CH Tablet 15's, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, gout (a type of arthritis), high cholesterol, aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), or if you are on a low-salt diet. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Benitowa CH Tablet 15's

Hypertension

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Taking medicine at a fixed time every day is recommended for better results.

Medicinal Benefits

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's contains Benidipine and Chlorthalidone. Benidipine blocks the calcium channels present in the blood vessels of the heart. This effect widens the blood vessels lowering the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels. It decreases the workload on the heart. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic or water pill. It acts by getting rid of excess water and salts in the body by increasing urination, thereby reducing blood pressure. It helps reduce edema (fluid buildup) and swelling associated with hypertension. Thus, Benitowa CH Tablet 15's can effectively reduce blood pressure and the complications associated with this condition such as heart attack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Benitowa CH Tablet 15's

  • Low blood pressure (feeling light-headed)
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Palpitations (racing or pounding heart)
  • Increased frequency of urination
  • Lethargy (lack of energy)
  • Peripheral edema (swelling of legs/hands)
  • Flushing (skin reddening)
  • Rash

Drug Warnings

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's may cause electrolyte imbalances (low levels of potassium, sodium, or magnesium in your blood). So, consult your doctor immediately if you have vomiting or diarrhea, as Benitowa CH Tablet 15's used in this condition may lead to severe dehydration. Your doctor may perform blood and urine tests to monitor electrolyte levels. Benitowa CH Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, so avoid rising up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Stay hydrated and avoid hot weather as Benitowa CH Tablet 15's increases the frequency of urination. Do not stop taking Benitowa CH Tablet 15's abruptly, as it may increase the risk of a heart attack. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical
chlorthalidoneArsenic trioxide
Severe

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chlorthalidoneCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Benitowa CH Tablet and cisapride may increase the risk or severity of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benitowa CH Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneArsenic trioxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Taking Benitowa CH Tablet can make the body eliminate Arsenic trioxide faster, leading to lower levels in the blood and potentially reducing its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Benitowa CH Tablet with Arsenic trioxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: your heart beating irregularly, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, fainting, having a fast or pounding heartbeat, feeling weak or drowsy, being confused, experiencing muscle pain, or feeling nauseous or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneAmiodarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Coadministration of Benitowa CH Tablet with amiodarone may increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Benitowa CH Tablet with amiodarone may cause an interaction, it is safe to do so if your doctor has prescribed it. If you have a cardiac problem or electrolyte imbalances, you may be more vulnerable. If you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Taking Droperidol can make Benitowa CH Tablet less effective in lowering blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benitowa CH Tablet with Droperidol together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include an irregular heart rhythm, severe or long-lasting diarrhea or vomiting, complications, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, weakness, feeling sleepy or confused, muscle pain, and feeling nauseous or vomiting. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
chlorthalidoneZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Benitowa CH Tablet with ziprasidone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Benitowa CH Tablet can be taken with ziprasidone if prescribed by the doctor. but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and Benitowa CH Tablet may show additive effects and increase the risk of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Benitowa CH Tablet can be taken with tizanidine if prescribed by the doctor. If you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, or sweating, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Benitowa CH Tablet together with lithium can increase the effects of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Benitowa CH Tablet and lithium, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking of hands and legs, thirst, increased urination, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidoneAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Aminolevulinic acid and Benitowa CH Tablet may increase the risk of severe sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Benitowa CH Tablet with Aminolevulinic acid together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a really bad sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
chlorthalidonePimozide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Benitowa CH Tablet:
Co-administration of Benitowa CH Tablet with pimozide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Benitowa CH Tablet can be taken with pimozide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with pimozide. Also, let the doctor know if you experience signs of electrolyte disturbance, such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if there is too much fluctuation, immediately contact your doctor.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Benitowa CH Tablet 15's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • QUINIDINE
  • ALDESLEUKIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • INSULIN HUMAN
  • LITHIUM
  • DIGOXIN

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may suggest tests for monitoring your electrolyte levels, as chlorthalidone in Benitowa CH Tablet 15's may affect the electrolyte levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.

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