Betacap 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Betacap 10 tablet is used to manage chest pain, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. It can also protect the heart after a heart attack. The active ingredient is propranolol, which relaxes blood vessels, slows down the pulse and improves blood flow while decreasing blood pressure.

Take it in the exact dose and duration as directed by the doctor and do not take more than recommended. Inform your doctor about pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical history and all other medications and supplements before taking Betacap 10 tablet. Propranolol is the active ingredient in several medications, including Inderal 10 tablet , Ciplar 10 tablet and Provanol 10 tablet .

Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose can drastically reduce the heart rate and blood pressure, causing heart failure and breathing difficulty. It can also lead to confusion, nausea, vomiting, body spasms, fainting or coma, and low blood sugar.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. But if it is time for the next dose then skip the missed dose, otherwise it may prove fatal.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

It reduces the rate of heartbeats and eases the pressure on blood vessels. This helps in the normalising of the heart's working.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor, with a glass of water. Do not change the frequency or timing of the dose on your own.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Betacap 10mg Tab during pregnancy?

This medicine can cause severe problems to the unborn child if taken during pregnancy. One must consult the physician before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Betacap 10mg Tab while breastfeeding?

This medication passes through the breast milk and may harm the baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Betacap 10mg Tab?

This medication may impair alertness which is essential for driving. It is not advisable to drive while taking it.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Betacap 10mg Tab?

It is dangerous to consume alcohol while taking this medicine. It severely reduces your blood pressure.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You develop any allergic reactions after taking Betacap 10 tablet.
• You have any heart problems.
• You suffer from muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis).
• You have problems with your kidney or liver (including cirrhosis of the liver).
• You have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• You have a condition called thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone in the body).
• You have diabetes.
• You are taking medicines like verapamil and diltiazem that are used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart diseases.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to propranolol or any other ingredients of Betacap 10 tablet.
• If you have a history of heart failure.
• If you have severe heart disorders (such as second or third-degree heart blocks that can be treated by a pacemaker).
• If you have low blood pressure.
• If you have breathing difficulties such as asthma and wheezing.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Tiredness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Betacap 10 tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially when taken along with medicines like other blood pressure-reducing medications (verapamil), pain killers (NSAIDs like aspirin, ibuprofen), water pills (thiazides), blood thinners (warfarin), antibiotics, and medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampin).

Interactions with food items

There are no data available regarding its interaction with food.

Other general Interactions

Do not take this medicine if you have any lung disorder, kidney and liver diseases, clotting disorders and other blood problems as Betacap 10mg Tab side effects may occur.

Storage and disposal

Keep the Betacap 10mg Tab dosage tablets in the original box in containers away from infants and children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How should I cope up with the side effects of Betacap 10mg Tab?

The commonest side effect is dizziness which can be taken care of by sitting or lying down for sometime. Report to your doctor as soon as possible. Wear mittens for fingers and socks for feet to treat cold extremities. Take this medicine in the morning if your sleep gets disturbed at night.

What should I tell my physician?

Discuss with your physician about all the health problems that you face. Show all the medicines that you take and ask how to use this medicine.

What diet should I follow while on Betacap 10mg Tab?

You can take the foods that you normally eat, unless your doctor tells you to modify anything.

Can I stop this medicine when I feel better?

You should not stop this medicine unless your physician tells you to. If you stop this medication without completing the full course of treatment, you can face serious health problems.