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Betanij, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Betanij have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Betanij depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betanij include Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Betanij side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Betanij 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.
Betanij's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. In addition, Betanij's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betanij related warnings section.
Betanij can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betanij in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Other contraindications of Betanij have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Betanij may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betanij is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Betanij 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betanij is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betanij safe for pregnant women?
Betanij may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Betanij again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Betanij safe during breastfeeding?
Betanij is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betanij on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Betanij on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Betanij on the Liver?
Betanij may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Betanij on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Betanij on the heart have been reported.
Betanij 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 Betanij unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betanij habit forming or addictive?
Betanij does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betanij will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Betanij should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betanij for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betanij
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Betanij together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betanij
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Betanij with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
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