Introduction About BETACAP TR CAPSULE

BETACAP TR CAPSULE contains Propranolol which belongs to the group of medicines called Beta blockers. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain) and arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm).

It can also be used to control abnormal increase in blood pressure and/or heart rate caused due to various underlying conditions such as anxiety, overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma (tumours of adrenal gland) or Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (thickening of heart muscles).

BETACAP TR CAPSULE primarily exerts its effects on the heart and improves blood circulation to the heart and to other parts of body. Therefore, it can also be used to manage heart attacks and migraine headaches. It also controls shakiness of the body by blocking abnormal nerve signals between the brain and the muscles.

Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any other types of anginas (unstable or Prinzmetal angina) or arrhythmia (such as Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome), any breathing problems, or diabetes as a precaution.

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with severe asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure) or shock. It is also not suitable for use in patients with heart block, history of heart attack or heart failure.

Do not take BETACAP TR CAPSULE without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE are cold fingers and toes, slow heartbeat, tiredness, sleep disturbances and Raynaud’s syndrome (numbness and spasm in the fingers followed by warmth and pain). Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.

Uses Of BETACAP TR CAPSULE

It is used to:

• Manage hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Manage angina pectoris (chest pain)
• Manage arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm)
• Prevent heart attack
• Prevent migraine (severe headache on side of the head)
• Reduce tremor (shakiness) and anxiety
• Reduce gut bleeding (caused due to high blood pressure in the liver)

It can also be used to manage signs and symptoms associated with:

• overactive thyroid gland (such as palpitation, nervousness, tremor, fixed stare, severe myopathy and sweating)
• phaeochromocytoma (high blood pressure and fast heart rate caused due to tumour of adrenal glands)
• Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (thickening of heart muscles causing strain on heart while pumping blood)

How BETACAP TR CAPSULE Works

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is a beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the function of the heart, brain and kidneys and lungs.

In the heart, stopping the actions of these chemical messengers reduces the heart rate and force of contraction. This helps to control abnormal heart rate in patients suffering from arrhythmia.

It can also reduce the risk of abnormal heart signs (such as racing heartbeat, nervousness and high blood pressure) associated with phaeochromocytoma or anxiety.

BETACAP TR CAPSULE can relax the blood vessels supplying the heart and the brain. This action improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart and makes the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure. It also helps in managing and managing problems caused due to poor blood circulation such as chest pain (angina), heart attack or migraine.

Additionally, BETACAP TR CAPSULE reduces the production of thyroid hormones (triiodothyronine) in patients suffering from overactive thyroid gland. It also stops the transfer of abnormal nerve signals between the brain and the muscles which helps in reducing tremors.

How to use BETACAP TR CAPSULE

Take BETACAP TR CAPSULE as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE at the same time each day. It is preferable to be taken before meals.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE unless advised by your doctor.

Side Effects Of BETACAP TR CAPSULE

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting:

Take BETACAP TR CAPSULE with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.

Sleep disturbance:

Practicing good sleep practices such as having a regular bedtime schedule, avoiding naps in the daytime, limiting caffeine and TV before bedtime can help you to sleep peacefully. If the symptom does not improve, consult your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician, as it may harm the growing baby. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Breastfeeding

BETACAP TR CAPSULE may excrete in breast milk. Therefore, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it.

Driving and Using Machines

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is unlikely to affect your ability for driving or handling any heavy tools or machines. However, if your experience any dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines as a precaution.

Alcohol

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.

Kidney

BETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Liver

BETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Allergy

Do not take BETACAP TR CAPSULE if you are allergic to propranolol.

Lungs

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients suffering from asthma. It should be used with caution in patients with other respiratory problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD or bronchospasm). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Heart Disease

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients with sinus bradycardia (slow heart beat due to problems in SA nodes), heart block, congestive heart failure or heart defects. It should be used with caution in patients with a previous history of heart failure or other heart problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine such as:

• other medicines used in the management of hypertension and other heart problems (Ex. nifedipine, nisoldipine, nicardipine, isradipine, lacidipine, verapamil, diltiazem, hydralazine, clonidine, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, disopyramide, quinidine, amiodarone, isoprenaline, dobutamine, propafenone and digoxin)
• alpha blockers (used to manage hypertension and BPH) Ex. prazosin, doxazosin
• reserpine (an antihypertensive from plant source)
• lignocaine (used to locally numb body parts)
• adrenaline (a medicine that can stimulate the heart)
• ibuprofen and indomethacin (medicine used to relieve pain and inflammation)
• medicines used to manage migraine headaches (Ex. ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or rizatriptan)
• medicine used in the management of mental illness (Ex. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, haloperidol)
• cimetidine, aluminium hydroxide gel (medicine used for stomach problems)
• rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis infection)
• medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin)
• theophylline (a medicine used to manage asthma)
• warfarin (a medicine that manages blood clot formation)
• fingolimod (a medicine used to manage multiple sclerosis)
• barbiturates (medicine used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep) Ex. phenobarbitone, pentobarbitone
• medicines used to manage depression (Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, Selegiline, fluvoxamine and Tranylcypromine)
• methoxyflurane and trichloroethylene (used as anaesthetic agents)
• thyroxine (a medicine used to manage thyroid deficiency)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more BETACAP TR CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, breathing difficulties with symptoms such as fatigue, hallucinations, tremors, confusion, nausea, vomiting, body spasms and fainting.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep BETACAP TR CAPSULE out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About BETACAP TR CAPSULE

Can BETACAP TR CAPSULE used in asthmatic patients?

No, BETACAP TR CAPSULE cannot be used in patients suffering from asthma. This is because using it can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack. Always inform your doctor if you have or ever had asthma or any kind of difficulty breathing difficulty, before starting management with BETACAP TR CAPSULE.

Does BETACAP TR CAPSULE make you feel sleepy?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE can occasionally cause dizziness or tiredness while taking it. Don't drive, use machinery, or perform any activities that require alertness. If this occurs to you, consult your doctor for opinion.

Should we take BETACAP TR CAPSULE before or after food?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE should preferably be taken before meals. It should be swallowed with a drink of water.

When can I expect relief in my symptoms after taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. However, to notice considerable changes in the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions, it may take a week. You will not be able to notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. However, keep taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE as prescribed by your doctor to get its full benefits.

What are the uses of BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE It is used to manage hypertension, angina and arrhythmia. It can also be used to manage signs and symptoms associated with anxiety, overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma or Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis. It can manage heart attacks and migraine headaches and reduce tremors.

What type of a medicine is BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is a beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the function of the heart, brain and kidneys and lungs. This helps in normalizing heart functions, migraine, anxiety and tremors. It also reduces heart signs associated with anxiety, overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma or Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis

Can BETACAP TR CAPSULE reduce anxiety?

Yes. BETACAP TR CAPSULE helps to control racing heartbeat and nervousness associated with anxiety.

What happens when I stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

Do not stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may re-appear once again. Make sure to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.

What is the best time to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is preferably taken before meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take BETACAP TR CAPSULE based on your age, body weight and disease condition.

What to do if I forgot to take a dose of BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

If you forgot to take a dose of BETACAP TR CAPSULE, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of BETACAP TR CAPSULE, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of BETACAP TR CAPSULE to compensate the missed ones.

What precautions should be followed while taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

Before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any other types of anginas or arrhythmia, any breathing problems, diabetes, asthma, heart failure as a precaution. Do not take BETACAP TR CAPSULE without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.

Can I consume alcohol while taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.

What happens if I accidentally take more BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

If you or anyone else accidentally took more BETACAP TR CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, breathing difficulties with symptoms such as fatigue, hallucinations, tremors, confusion, nausea, vomiting, body spasms and fainting.

Can I take BETACAP TR CAPSULE daily?

Take BETACAP TR CAPSULE as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take BETACAP TR CAPSULE every day or not.

Is BETACAP TR CAPSULE safe to use in diabetic patients?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.

What are the side effects of BETACAP TR CAPSULE?

The most common side effects of taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE are cold fingers and toes, slow heartbeat, tiredness, sleep disturbances and Raynaud’s syndrome (numbness and spasm in the fingers followed by warmth and pain). Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.

Can I stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE once my symptoms subside?

No. Do not stop taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE without consulting your doctor as it may make your symptoms reappear. Therefore, take BETACAP TR CAPSULE as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration.

Can BETACAP TR CAPSULE be taken during pregnancy?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary by the physician, as it may harm the growing baby. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking BETACAP TR CAPSULE if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Is BETACAP TR CAPSULE safe to use in kidney disease?

BETACAP TR CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you.

Can the use of BETACAP TR CAPSULE affect the liver?

Yes. BETACAP TR CAPSULE may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

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Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney Function Test