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Betavest, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Meniere's Disease, Vertigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Betavest also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Betavest depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Betavest include Headache, Indigestion. While these are the most often observed Betavest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Betavest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Betavest's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Betavest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betavest is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betavest contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Betavest have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Betavest is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Betavest 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 Betavest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Betavest safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Betavest in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Betavest safe during breastfeeding?
Betavest may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betavest on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Betavest. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Betavest on the Liver?
Betavest has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Betavest on the Heart?
Betavest may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Betavest 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 Betavest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betavest habit forming or addictive?
Betavest 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 Betavest as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Betavest is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betavest for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betavest
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Betavest, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betavest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Betavest with alcohol will be.
Betavest is an analogue of histamine. It causes vasodilation and helps to improve blood flow in the ear and brain (stem cell). Thereby it prevents the frequency of episodes of vertigo in a patient with Meniere`s syndrome.
Yes, Betavest is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea, and headache. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Betavest can be taken orally or given by IM (Intramuscular). An oral form such tablet are taken 2 - 3 times daily preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Betavest is a brand name for betahistine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antivertigo or betahistine analogue. It is available in a different dosage form such tablet, injection. It is commonly prescribed for balance disorders or prevents vertigo symptoms associated with Meniere's disease. It is also used to treat ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss or hearing difficulty.
No, Betavest should not be taken with an antihistamine. It reduces the effects of antihistamine theoretically and also not work properly if taken together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)
