Hypertension. Benicar is used in the treatment of Hypertension which is an increase in the
blood pressure caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Concerns
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours.
This medicine is excreted in faeces and urine. The effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of
approximately 24 hours.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause dizziness,
headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you have these
symptoms.
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
General Instructions
Take Benicar with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Inform the doctor
if you experience any undesirable effects.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if
it's already time for your next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
Other details
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by a doctor
May cause sleepiness
How it works
It works by blocking a receptor and prevents the blood vessel constriction and promotes free blood
flow.
Safety Information.
Side effects
The most common side effects associated with Benicar are:
Body pain
Headache
Chills
Nasal congestion
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Blood in urine
Joint pain
Swelling of feet or lower legs
Bladder pain
Diarrhea
Dry mouth
Increased urination
Acid or sour stomach
Skin rash
Heartburn
When not to use?
Allergy. Avoid if you have a known allergy to Benicar or any medicine of the same class.
Aliskiren. Use of these medicines is not recommended in the elderly population with
diabetes and kidney disease with CrCl less than 60 ml/min.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible
interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Use of Benicar with alcohol will have an additive effect in lowering the blood pressure.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause
dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery
if you have these symptoms.
Interaction with Medicine
Dexamethasone
Aliskiren
Captopril
Insulin
Diclofenac
Disease interactions
Congestive heart failure. Benicar is used with caution in patients with congestive heart
failure, especially if the patient is suffering from volume or sodium depletion. Transient
hypotension is also not a contraindication to further treatment with AR antagonists since
therapy can usually be reinstated without difficulty after blood pressure stabilizes.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breastfeeding. This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Hypotension. Symptomatic hypotension may occur patients suffering from volume depletion or
those who treated with high dose diuretics. Correct the condition before starting this
medicine or start the treatment at reduced doses.
Hyperkalemia. Benicar may cause hyperkalemia, a condition with an increase in the
potassium levels in the blood. Use with caution in patients with concomitant use of
potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements and in patients with impaired kidney
function.
Impaired liver function. Use with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver injury.
An initial dose of 10 mg once daily is recommended and should not exceed 20 mg/day.
Pediatric population. The safety and efficacy of Benicar have not been established in
children aged below 18 years.
F.A.Q.
Q: Safe with alcohol?
A: Consumption of alcohol with this medicine will lower the blood pressure and can cause
dizziness, headache, and changes in heart rate. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you
have these symptoms.
Q: Is it habit-forming?
A: No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Q: Usage in pregnancy?
A: This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Q: Usage while breastfeeding?
A: This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
See Also.
Microzide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide is a diuretic, which is used to control high blood pressure and edema. It should be used with
caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Frequent monitoring of blood pressure and electrolytes level
is necessary while taking this medicine.
Vasotec
Enalapril
Vasotec is indicated to treat (hypertension). It is also used for the treatment of symptomatic congestive
heart failure. The medication decreases the rate of development of heart failure and can lower the need to
go to the hospital and can help some patients live longer.
Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator that is used orally in the treatment of angina. Angina is chest pain or
discomfort caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood.
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