Benitec 40 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Benitec 40 mg Tablet is used to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke and kidney problems.  Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high blood pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. Due to this, the heart has to work harder to pump the supply of blood in the whole body. On the other hand, heart attack or stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the heart or brain, respectively.

Benitec 40 mg Tablet  contains Olmesartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

You can take Benitec 40 mg Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical conditions. You may experience dizziness, headache, nausea, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach ache, gastroenteritis, and upper respiratory infections in more cases. Most of these side effects of Benitec 40 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you. Benitec 40 mg Tablet is not for pregnant women as its use during your pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unborn baby. It is not known whether Benitec 40 mg Tablet passes into breast milk or not. Please consult your doctor, and your doctor will decide if you will take Benitec 40 mg Tablet while using Benitec 40 mg Tablet breastfeeding together. Do not consume alcohol with Benitec 40 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.

Benitec 40 mg Tablet is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the action of a hormone called angiotensin I in the body that causes narrowing of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure-lowering high blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Benitec 40 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Flu-like symptoms

Benitec 40 mg Tablet is not recommended for people who have allergic with Benitec 40 mg Tablet have impaired kidney function, diabetes, liver problems, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women.  Benitec 40 mg Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure when taken with alcohol. Besides this, it is contraindicated in low blood pressure (hypotension), cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart), and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Avoid intake of potassium supplements with Benitec 40 mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood, so the doctor may ask you to have a regular check of your potassium level. Taking Benitec 40 mg Tablet with painkillers can increase the risk of kidney problems and reduces the efficacy of Benitec 40 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Benitec 40 mg Tablet interact with other medicines to help lower your blood pressure (aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril), anti-inflammatories (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac), diuretics (amiloride, bumetanide, furosemide), arthritis medicines (celecoxib, etoricoxib) a medicine for mental health problems (lithium), blood thinner (heparin), a medicine to treat heart failure (spironolactone), a medicine for lowering cholesterol (colesevelam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Benitec 40 mg Tablet may interact with potassium supplements resulting in hyperkalemia (high level of potassium in the blood). It may cause severe adverse effects such as irregular heartbeat, muscle paralysis, and kidney failure.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with diabetes, cholestasis (liver disease due to the blocked flow of bile) or impaired kidney function should consult a doctor before taking Benitec 40 mg Tablet .

• ALISKIREN
• ENALAPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• DICLOFENAC
• AMILORIDE+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• BUMETANIDE
• FUROSEMIDE
• CELECOXIB
• ETORICOXIB
• LITHIUM
• HEPARIN
• SPIRONOLACTONE
• ASPIRIN

• Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
• Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet and minimize eating processed foods as they contain more sodium. Try to replace salt with spices or herbs to add flavour to the food.
• Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood.
• Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress by chain your expectations, the way you react in certain situations, and making time for yourself to do activities that you enjoy.
• Do regular exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
• Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly and if you notice any fluctuations, please consult your doctor.
• A low salt diet and regular exercise are recommended along with Benitec 40 mg Tablet for effective results.

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow.  If the heart pumps more blood then arteries become narrower and in turn blood pressure becomes high.  If blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, then it may cause serious heart disease including stroke and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke), and kidney failure. Blood pressure is expressed by systolic and diastolic. Systolic blood pressure represents the contraction and relaxation of the heart. Diastolic represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart beats and in a resting state. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Hypertension is detected when systolic blood pressure is more than 140mmHg and diastolic pressure is higher than 90mmHg. Some of the symptoms of hypertension include headache, nose bleed, vomiting, and chest pain.