Benicar - Angiotensin Blockers - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Benicar.
• USES: This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. High blood pressure reduction helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
• WARNING: This drug can cause serious harm sometimes death to the developing fetus if used during the last six months of pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs, stop using this drug and immediately contact your physician.

Read Before Using Benicar (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Benicar Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done periodically to be sure the drug is working properly and to monitor for possible side effects.
• Learn how to monitor your pulse and blood pressure.
• Talk to your health care professional about this.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth as prescribed, and learn proper usage.
• Consult your pharmacist.
• Be sure to follow the dosing instructions closely.
• Do not increase your dose, skip any doses or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.
• Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you do not feel sick.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This drug may also be used to treat congestive heart failure or to prevent diabetic kidney problems.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Infrequent side effects such as dizziness, diarrhea, stomach upset, stuffed nose or dry mouth may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.
• Unlikely to occur but report promptly.

Benicar Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unusually fast or slow heartbeat or dizziness.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.