Conil Tablet 4 mg (Benidipine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

○ Adults Hypertension: Administer 2 ～ 4 mg of benidipine hydrochloride orally once daily after breakfast. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 8 mg once daily. However, for severe hypertension, administer 4 ～ 8 mg orally once daily after breakfast. Angina pectoris: Administer 4 mg of this drug per dose orally 2 times daily after breakfast and dinner. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This drug should not be used in patients with cardiogenic shock, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children. Additionally, patients with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution is advised for patients with excessively low blood pressure, severely impaired liver function, and the elderly. Regular monitoring of liver function is necessary as liver function abnormalities or jaundice symptoms may occur during the use of this medication. Signs of kidney dysfunction may also appear, which requires careful attention. Blood tests may reveal changes such as leukopenia or thrombocytopenia. Symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, hypotension, and facial flushing may occur. Neurological symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and drowsiness have also been reported, so caution is necessary. Gastrointestinal symptoms may include constipation, nausea, and abdominal discomfort. If skin rash or itching occurs due to hypersensitivity, use should be discontinued immediately. Swelling of the face, hands, and legs may occur, and rarely, gynecomastia may develop, necessitating discontinuation of the medication. This drug has the effect of lowering blood pressure, and sudden discontinuation may worsen symptoms, so it should be gradually reduced. Dizziness may occur during use; therefore, caution is needed when working at heights or driving. Taking with other antihypertensives may increase the effect, so consultation with a physician is necessary. Taking specific medications or grapefruit juice may pose a risk of excessively low blood pressure, necessitating caution with concomitant use. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid this medication. The safety in children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use. The elderly should start at a low dose and administer under close observation of their condition. In cases of overdose, blood pressure may drop severely, requiring immediate medical attention. This drug should be used according to a physician's prescription and directions, and if the tablets are split, they should be used as soon as possible. Chronic peritoneal dialysis patients should be careful to distinguish symptoms of infection such as peritonitis.

• Abnormal liver function
• jaundice
• elevated BUN
• elevated creatinine
• leukopenia
• eosinophilia
• thrombocytopenia
• palpitations
• facial flushing
• heat sensation

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle