DC-Bloc 8 Tablet
Rs.63for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for DC-Bloc Tablet
alcohol interaction for DC-Bloc Tablet
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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
DC-Bloc 8 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with DC-Bloc 8 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of DC-Bloc 8 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of DC-Bloc 8 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR DC-Bloc 8mg Tablet
Benidipine(8mg)
Dc-bloc tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How dc-bloc tablet works
DC-Bloc 8 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It regulates the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the pressure on them, thereby making it easier for the heart to pump more blood throughout the body. In this way, it normalizes the blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. This enhanced blood flow also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain (angina).
Common side effects of dc-bloc tablet
Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Palpitations, Sleepiness, Edema (swelling), Rash
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Expert advice FOR DC-Bloc Tablet
- You have been prescribed Benidipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Benidipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Benidipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR DC-Bloc 8mg Tablet
Benidipine
Q. What is the use of DC-Bloc 8 Tablet?
DC-Bloc 8 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain). It belongs to a group of medicines that block the calcium channels in the blood vessel. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in patients with high blood pressure. This widens the diameter of the blood vessels which helps the blood to pass through them more easily.
Q. What are the side effects of DC-Bloc 8 Tablet?
DC-Bloc 8 Tablet is generally well tolerated but sometimes can also be associated with side effects like headache, dizziness, flushing, palpitations, nausea, and stomach pain. It may also cause sleepiness, ankle swelling, and fatigue. These side effects are not common in everyone but may occur in some individuals. Do consult your doctor if you notice any side effects after taking this medicine.
Q. Is DC-Bloc 8 Tablet good for patients of high blood pressure with kidney impairment?
Yes, DC-Bloc 8 Tablet has been shown to have protective effects on the kidney cells, thereby preventing them from damage. It has also been shown to decrease protein leakage from the kidney in patients who have diabetes as well as high blood pressure.