Benkair-T Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Benkair-T Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Benkair-T Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Benkair-T Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benkair-T Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Benkair-T Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Benkair-T

Sleepiness
Ankle swelling
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Tiredness
Palpitations
Upset stomach
Increased potassium level in blood

How to use Benkair-T Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Benkair-T Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benkair-T Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Benkair-T Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Benkair-T Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Benkair-T Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Benkair-T Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Benkair-T Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benkair-T Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Benkair-T Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Benkair-T Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Benkair-T Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Benkair-T Tablet

₹6.0/Tablet

Benitowa-TM Tablet

₹7.9/tablet

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Inzit TL 40 Tablet

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

₹8.8/tablet

47% costlier

TelBenina Tablet

UTH Healthcare

₹2.95/tablet

51% cheaper

Benipack T 4mg/40mg Tablet

Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd

₹6/tablet

same price

Benibuz-TM Tablet

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹6/tablet

same price

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Quick tips

Benkair-T Tablet

Benkair-T Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Benkair-T Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Benkair-T Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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