Betamotil Information

Betamotil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Betamotil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Betamotil have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Betamotil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Betamotil has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Betamotil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betamotil related warnings section.

Betamotil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Betamotil have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Betamotil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betamotil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Betamotil Benefits & Uses
Betamotil Dosage & How to Take
Betamotil Side Effects
Betamotil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Betamotil with Other Drugs
Betamotil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Betamotil
Betamotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Betamotil Benefits & Uses

Betamotil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Betamotil Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Betamotil Related Warnings

Is the use of Betamotil safe for pregnant women?

Betamotil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Betamotil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Betamotil safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Betamotil for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Betamotil on the Kidneys?

Betamotil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Betamotil on the Liver?

Betamotil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Betamotil on the Heart?

Side effects of Betamotil rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Betamotil with Other Drugs

Betamotil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Betamotil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Betamotil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Betamotil

Is this Betamotil habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Betamotil.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Betamotil you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Betamotil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Betamotil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Betamotil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Betamotil

Taking Betamotil with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Betamotil

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betamotil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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