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Betatrop is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Betatrop have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Betatrop is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Betatrop include Blurred vision, Cold hands. Some other side effects of Betatrop have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Betatrop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Betatrop has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Betatrop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma must refrain from the use of Betatrop since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Betatrop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Betatrop with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betatrop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Betatrop 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 Betatrop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betatrop safe for pregnant women?
Betatrop shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Betatrop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Betatrop. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Betatrop on the Kidneys?
Betatrop is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Betatrop on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betatrop on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betatrop on the Heart?
Side effects of Betatrop on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Betatrop 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 Betatrop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betatrop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betatrop has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Betatrop
Taking Betatrop with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betatrop
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Betatrop.
Yes, Betatrop is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as headache, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Betatrop does not cause diabetes. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Betatrop 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 Betatrop 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.
Betatrop 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.
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