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Betapen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Betapen have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Betapen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Betapen are Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Betapen have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Betapen 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.
Betapen's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. In addition, Betapen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Betapen related warnings section.
Betapen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betapen in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Some other conditions that can be affected by Betapen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Betapen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Betapen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Betapen 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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Is the use of Betapen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Betapen. It is best to stop taking Betapen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Betapen safe during breastfeeding?
Betapen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Betapen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Betapen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Betapen on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Betapen on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Betapen on the Heart?
Betapen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Betapen 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 Betapen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betapen habit forming or addictive?
Betapen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Betapen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betapen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Betapen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betapen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Betapen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betapen
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Betapen and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This is because a long-term use of Betapen can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Betapen for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Betapen can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact reason of stomach cramp is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Betapen is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Take Betapen as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Betapen works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
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