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Betanol 20 Mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Angina, High BP. Other than this, Betanol 20 Mg Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Betanol 20 Mg Capsule include Blurred vision, Cold hands. While these are the most often observed Betanol 20 Mg Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Betanol 20 Mg Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Betanol 20 Mg Capsule can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betanol 20 Mg Capsule in conditions like Diabetes, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Asthma. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Betanol 20 Mg Capsule contraindications section.
Besides this, Betanol 20 Mg Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Betanol 20 Mg Capsule is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Betanol 20 Mg Capsule 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betanol 20 Mg Capsule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Betanol. If you are pregnant, do not take Betanol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Betanol. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Betanol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Betanol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Betanol will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Betanol 20 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Betanol may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Betanol 20 Mg Capsule 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 Betanol 20 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betanol 20 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Betanol 20 Mg Capsule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Betanol 20 Mg Capsule as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Betanol 20 Mg Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betanol 20 Mg Capsule is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betanol 20 Mg Capsule
When consumed with certain foods, Betanol 20 Mg Capsule may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betanol 20 Mg Capsule
Taking alcohol with Betanol 20 Mg Capsule can be dangerous.
Rarely, Betanol causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Betanol 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.
Yes, Betanol may cause weight gain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of weight gain is not known. However, if you are experiencing rapid weight gain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Betanol should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Betanol is not approved for the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). Hence you are advised not to take this drug by yourself to induce sleep.
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