Uses of Benidipine+Telmisartan

The combination of Benidipine and Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure.

Therapeutic Category

Benidipine: Antihypertensive agents (Calcium channel blockers)

Telmisartan: Antihypertensive agents (Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs))

How Benidipine+Telmisartan works

Benidipine + Telmisartan helps in treating high blood pressure, where benidipine works by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on the artery wall thus helping the heart to pump blood more easily throughout the body resulting in reduced pressure on the artery walls of the blood vessel and telmisartan blocks the effect of angiotensin II receptors (chemical structures that transduce the signals to narrow down blood vessels) that causes relaxation and widening of blood vessels, thus lowering the blood pressure.

Common side effects of Benidipine+Telmisartan

• pounding heartbeat
• hot flash, headache
• rash, itching
• photosensitivity
• gynecomastia (swollen man breast)
• low blood pressure

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage
• If your experience signs of jaundice (liver dysfunction) such as general weakness, loss of appetite, yellowing of skin and whites of the eyes
• If your experience sepsis (a life-threatening severe infection occurring due to damage of whole-body immune response)
• If your experience angioedema (rapid and serious swelling of the skin and mucosa)     

Health Tips for Benidipine+Telmisartan

• Reduce your intake of high-sodium items including processed foods, fast food and salty snacks. Lowering sodium intake can help reduce blood pressure
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Proper hydration is essential for overall health and blood pressure control
• Exercise on a regular basis can help decrease blood pressure and enhance cardiovascular health. As prescribed by your doctor, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week
• If you are overweight, decreasing weight can improve your blood pressure control substantially. A healthy weight improves general well-being
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect the blood pressure and interact with your medications
• Use stress-relieving strategies such as meditation and deep breathing exercises. Stress reduction can improve blood pressure levels
• Monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis, as directed by your doctor. Keeping track of your blood pressure levels assists you and your doctor in determining the efficacy of the treatment
• Take Benidipine+Telmisartan exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow the specified dosage and regimen. Do not change the dosage or discontinue the medicine without first consulting your doctor