Betadrop 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betadrop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betadrop safe for pregnant women?
Betadrop 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 Betadrop safe during breastfeeding?
Betadrop should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betadrop on the Kidneys?
Betadrop is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Betadrop on the Liver?
Betadrop may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Betadrop on the Heart?
Information about safety of Betadrop for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Betadrop 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 Betadrop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betadrop habit forming or addictive?
Betadrop is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Betadrop
Betadrop may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betadrop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betadrop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Betadrop is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
Take Betadrop 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.
Yes, Betadrop 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.
Betadrop is a brand name of atenolol and it is available in the form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as beta-blockers (beta1-selective (cardioselective) adrenoreceptor blocking agent). It is used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain) and acute myocardial infarction.
Yes, Betadrop may cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of weight gain is not known. However, if you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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