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Beta Nifedine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Beta Nifedine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Beta Nifedine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Beta Nifedine are Blurred vision, Cold hands. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Beta Nifedine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Beta Nifedine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Beta Nifedine's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Beta Nifedine related warnings talks about Beta Nifedine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Beta Nifedine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Beta Nifedine in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Some other conditions that can be affected by Beta Nifedine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Beta Nifedine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Beta Nifedine is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Beta Nifedine is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Beta Nifedine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Beta Nifedine safe for pregnant women?
Beta Nifedine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Beta Nifedine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Beta Nifedine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Beta Nifedine on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Beta Nifedine on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Beta Nifedine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Beta Nifedine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Beta Nifedine on the Heart?
Side effects of Beta Nifedine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Beta Nifedine 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 Beta Nifedine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Beta Nifedine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Beta Nifedine has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Beta Nifedine
Beta Nifedine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Beta Nifedine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Beta Nifedine with alcohol will be.
No, Beta Nifedine should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Rarely, Beta Nifedine causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, sometimes Beta Nifedine 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.
Beta Nifedine contains atenolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by blocking the influx of calcium ions and binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevent the effects of adrenaline and noradrenaline that also contributes in decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Take Beta Nifedine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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