Betacap TR 20 Capsule 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Propranolol 20 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Capsule(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT BETACAP TR CAPSULEBETACAP TR CAPSULE contains Propranolol which belongs to the group of medicines called Beta blockers. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain) and arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm). It can also be used to control abnormal increase in blood pressure and/or heart rate caused due to various underlying conditions such as anxiety, overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma (tumours of adrenal gland) or Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (thickening of heart muscles). BETACAP TR CAPSULE primarily exerts its effects on the heart and improves blood circulation to the heart and to other parts of body. Therefore, it can also be used to manage heart attacks and migraine headaches. It also controls shakiness of the body by blocking abnormal nerve signals between the brain and the muscles. Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any other types of anginas (unstable or Prinzmetal angina) or arrhythmia (such as Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome), any breathing problems, or diabetes as a precaution. BETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severe asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure) or shock. It is also not suitable for use in patients with heart block, history of heart attack or heart failure. Do not take BETACAP TR CAPSULE without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common
Uses
OF BETACAP TR CAPSULEIt is used to: Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Manage angina pectoris (chest pain) Manage arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm) Prevent heart attack Prevent migraine (severe headache on
How It Works
BETACAP TR CAPSULE is a beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the function of the heart, brain and kidneys and lungs. In the heart, stopping the actions of these chemical messengers reduces the heart rate and force of contraction. This helps to control abnormal heart rate in patients suffering from arrhythmia. It can also reduce the risk of abnormal heart signs (such as racing heartbeat, nervousness and high blood pressure) associated with phaeochromocytoma or anxiety. BETACAP TR CAPSULE can relax the blood vessels supplying the heart and the brain. This action improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart and makes the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure. It also helps in managing and managing problems caused due to poor blood circulation such as chest pain (angina), heart attack or migraine. Additionally, BETACAP TR CAPSULE reduces the production of thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine) in patients suffering from overactive thyroid gland. It also stops the transfer of abnormal nerve signals between the brain and the muscles which helps in reducing tremors.
Directions for Use
Take BETACAP TR CAPSULE as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE at the same time each day. It is preferable to be taken before meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE unless advised by your doctor.
Side Effects
taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE are cold fingers and toes, slow heartbeat, tiredness, sleep disturbances and Raynaud’s syndrome (numbness and spasm in the fingers followed by warmth and pain). Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you. USES OF BETACAP TR CAPSULEIt is used to: Manage hypertension (high blood pressure) Manage angina pectoris (chest pain) Manage arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm) Prevent heart attack Prevent migraine (severe headache on side of the head) Reduce tremor (shakiness) and anxiety Reduce gut bleeding (caused due to high blood pressure in the liver) It can also be used to manage signs and symptoms associated with: overactive thyroid gland (such as palpitation, nervousness, tremor, fixed stare, severe myopathy and sweating) phaeochromocytoma (high blood pressure and fast heart rate caused due to tumour of adrenal glands) Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (thickening of heart muscles causing strain on heart while pumping blood) HOW BETACAP TR CAPSULE WORKSBETACAP TR CAPSULE is a beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the function of the heart, brain and kidneys and lungs. In the heart, stopping the actions of these chemical messengers reduces the heart rate and force of contraction. This helps to control abnormal heart rate in patients suffering from arrhythmia. It can also reduce the risk of abnormal heart signs (such as racing heartbeat, nervousness and high blood pressure) associated with phaeochromocytoma or anxiety. BETACAP TR CAPSULE can relax the blood vessels supplying the heart and the brain. This action improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart and makes the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure. It also helps in managing and managing problems caused due to poor blood circulation such as chest pain (angina), heart attack or migraine. Additionally, BETACAP TR CAPSULE reduces the production of thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine) in patients suffering from overactive thyroid gland. It also stops the transfer of abnormal nerve signals between the brain and the muscles which helps in reducing tremors. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BETACAP TR CAPSULE as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE at the same time each day. It is preferable to be taken before meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE unless advised by your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF BETACAP TR CAPSULECOMMON fingers and toes may become cold slow heartbeat signs of Raynaud’s syndrome (numbness and spasm in the fingers followed by warmth and pain) sleep disturbances, nightmares fatigue (tiredness) UNCOMMON nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea RARE dizziness while standing up hair loss changes in mood, confusion and memory loss signs of mind disturbances (psychosis or hallucinations) tingling or pricking sensation of body parts vision disturbances and dry eyes Stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) slow heart rate and low blood pressure causing dizziness, light-headedness, fainting or blurred vision worsening of existing condition
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBETACAP TR CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician, as it may harm the growing baby. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby. BREASTFEEDINGBETACAP TR CAPSULE may excrete in breast milk. Therefore, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESBETACAP TR CAPSULE is unlikely to affect your ability for driving or handling any heavy tools or machines. However, if your experience any dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines as a precaution. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier. KIDNEYBETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERBETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take BETACAP TR CAPSULE if you are allergic to propranolol. LUNGSBETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients suffering from asthma. It should be used with caution in patients with other respiratory problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD or bronchospasm). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. HEART DISEASEBETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with sinus bradycardia (slow heart beat due to problems in SA nodes), heart block, congestive heart failure or heart defects. It should be used with caution in patients with a previous history of heart failure or other heart problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have cardiogenic shock (heart cannot pump blood suddenly) have hypertensive emergency crisis (abnormal increase in blood pressure which is severe) have very low blood pressure have can increased acidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis) are on a strict fasting diet suffer from other forms of angina (Prinzmetal’s angina) Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you: have diabetes suffer from unstable angina (chest pain that occurs in the absence of any stressful activity) are going for glaucoma screening test have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis) are planning for any major surgery have other types of arrhythmias (such as Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome) have any bleeding problems have stroke or any circulatory problems have swollen ankles Use in Pediatrics: The safety and effectiveness of BETACAP TR CAPSULE have not been established in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, it should be used in children only if prescribed by the physician. Use in geriatrics: BETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine such as: other medicines used in the management of hypertension and other heart problems (Ex. nifedipine, nisoldipine, nicardipine, isradipine, lacidipine, verapamil, diltiazem, hydralazine, clonidine, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, disopyramide, quinidine, amiodarone, isoprenaline, dobutamine, propafenone and digoxin) alpha blockers (used to manage hypertension and BPH) Ex. prazosin, doxazosin reserpine (an antihypertensive from plant source) lignocaine (used to locally numb body parts) adrenaline (a medicine that can stimulate the heart) ibuprofen and indomethacin (medicine used to relieve pain and inflammation) medicines used to manage migraine headaches (Ex. ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or rizatriptan) medicine used in the management of mental illness (Ex. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, haloperidol) cimetidine, aluminium hydroxide gel (medicine used for stomach problems) rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis infection) medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin) theophylline (a medicine used to manage asthma) warfarin (a medicine that manages blood clot formation) fingolimod (a medicine used to manage multiple sclerosis) barbiturates (medicine used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep) Ex. phenobarbitone, pentobarbitone medicines used to manage depression (Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, Selegiline, fluvoxamine and Tranylcypromine) methoxyflurane and trichloroethylene (used as anaesthetic agents) thyroxine (a medicine used to manage thyroid deficiency) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more BETACAP TR CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, breathing difficulties with symptoms such as fatigue, hallucinations, tremors, confusion, nausea, vomiting, body spasms and fainting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Propranolol Pharmacological Category : Beta blockers Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension, angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, migraine, tremor and anxiety, thyrotoxicosis, phaeochromocytoma Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep BETACAP TR CAPSULE out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
08 Nov 2022