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Betanol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Angina, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Betanol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Betanol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betanol include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Betanol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betanol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betanol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Betanol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betanol related warnings section.
Betanol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma are examples of such conditions. The section on Betanol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Betanol have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Betanol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Betanol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Betanol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Betanol. If you are pregnant, do not take Betanol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Betanol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Betanol. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Betanol on the Kidneys?
Betanol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betanol on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Betanol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Betanol will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Betanol on the Heart?
Betanol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Betanol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betanol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betanol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Betanol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Betanol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betanol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betanol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betanol
When consumed with certain foods, Betanol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betanol
Taking alcohol with Betanol can be dangerous.
Yes, Betanol might cause constipation in a few cases only. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, sometimes Betanol might cause cough reflex. It occurs due to bronchoconstrictive (narrowing of the airways) effect of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive coughing after taking this drug then you are advised to consult with your doctor.
Take Betanol once or twice in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because of the presence of food does not affect its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, thyrotoxicosis, and improper liver or kidney function.
No, Betanol does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Yes, Betanol and amlodipine can be taken together only on your doctor's advice. Betanol give synergistic effect when taken along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amlodipine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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