Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR

This medication is used as a beta-blocker. It is used to treat various conditions like irregular heartbeats, high blood pressure, migraine, chest pain from angina, anxiety and heart attacks. The drug gets attached to the heart, and inhibits the regular molecules from triggering the receptors.

The capsule blocks the beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart, thus slowing your heartbeat down and lowering the blood pressure. This lowers the stress placed on your heart, arteries, veins and blood vessels, decreasing the workload of the heart.

• Hypertension

• Migraine

• Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis

• Heart Rhythm Disorders

• heart attack

• Pheochromocytoma

• Allergy

• Severe Asthma And Breathing Problems

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Skin Blistering

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Weight Gain

• Hypotension

• Chest Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for about 9 hours of duration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  Mild to moderate habit forming tendencies have been reported and hence requires careful administration and withdrawal.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not likely to be present in the breastmilk.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Migrabeta 20 MG Capsule TR

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Report any incidence of overdose to the doctor immediately.

The exact mechanism of action of this drug for all the indications is not established. However, this medicine non-selectively blocks beta receptors sites in the heart, blood vessels, lungs and other organs. Thus, the pressure is lowered and blood flow in the heart and other organs is improved.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  Avoid or limit the use of alcohol while you are taking this medicine.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients suffering from kidney or liver disease should exercise caution.

• Ques : What is Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR?

  Ans : Betacap is a medication which has Propranolol as an active ingredient present in it. This medicine performs its action by improving the blood circulation in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR?

  Ans : Betacap capsule is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Angina pectoris, heart attack, high blood pressure and hyperthyroidism.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR?

  Ans : Nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, breath shortness, slow heartbeats, blurred vision and chest pain are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Betacap 20 MG Capsule TR?

  Ans : Betacap 20 mg should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.