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Betacard, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Betacard has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Betacard depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Betacard include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Some other side effects of Betacard have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Betacard go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Betacard's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Betacard related warnings talks about Betacard's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma must refrain from the use of Betacard since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betacard contraindications section.
Besides this, Betacard may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Betacard is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Betacard 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betacard is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betacard safe for pregnant women?
Betacard shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Betacard safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Betacard. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Betacard on the Kidneys?
Betacard has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betacard on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Betacard on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Betacard on the Heart?
Betacard may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Betacard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betacard unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betacard habit forming or addictive?
Betacard is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Betacard as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betacard only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betacard for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betacard
Betacard may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betacard
Taking alcohol with Betacard can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tenormin® (atenolol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 197-198