Uses / Indications: Betacap TR 20mg Capsule is used in the treatment of preventive treatment of migraine, chest pain (Angina), high blood pressure and anxiety.

Product composition:
• Propranolol (20mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Betacap TR 20mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Betacap may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To avoid this, get up slowly after sitting or lying down. The Betacap may affect your blood sugar and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Betacap may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid the use of tobacco. Consult your doctor whether to continue Betacap before any scheduled surgery. It is not the first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines, except if you have a heart failure or heart disease. Adults over the age of 65 may be at greater risk for the side-effects.

Side Effects:
• Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Slow heart rate, Constipation.

How to use:
• Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Betacap TR 20mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.Avoid Betacap TR 20mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How it works:
• Betacap TR 20mg Capsule blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heartbeat, blood pressure, and strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Faq for medicine:
• What is Betacap used for? : Betacap is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.|Is Betacap over the counter product? : Betacap is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the proper indication in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised by a doctor.|Is Betacap a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor? : Betacap is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.|Is Betacap safe to use? : Clinical studies have shown that Betacap is tolerated well even in long-term use and is safe. However, the drug is not devoid of side effects and should only be taken as per the doctor’s advice.|Is it safe to take Betacap with Betahistine? : Betacap and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Betacap is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.|Is Betacap a blood thinner? : Betacap is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Betacap a narcotic substance? : Betacap is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.|Is Betacap ototoxic? : Betacap is not associated with ototoxicity (harmful to the ear). However, if you experience any such problem while using the drug, talk to your doctor.|Is Betacap a statin? : No, Betacap is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Betacap used to treat anxiety? : Betacap is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.|Can I take Betacap for headaches? : Betacap is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to prevent an attack of a migraine headache. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the proper treatment of your headache.|Can I take Betacap for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? : Betacap is not indicated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consult your doctor for the right treatment IBS.|For how long can I take Betacap? : Betacap is a prescription drug and should only be taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as advised by the doctor. However, clinical studies have shown that Betacap is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe. |Can you take Betacap for depression? : Betacap is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.|Can I take Betacap for a migraine headache? : Betacap can be used as a to prevent an attack for migraine headaches. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the appropriate the appropriate therapy.|Can I take Betacap with alprazolam? : Betacap is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Betacap with lorazepam? : Betacap is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with lorazepam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Betacap without food? : Betacap can be taken without food. However, taking the drug with food, especially high-protein food enhances the bioavailability (amount of drug which reaches the blood) of the drug.|Can I take Betacap with aspirin? : Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Betacap. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Betacap with gabapentin? : Betacap is not known to have any interactions with gabapentin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Can I take Betacap with amoxicillin? : Betacap is not known to have any interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Can I take Betacap with prednisone? : Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Betacap may decrease if taken with prednisone as prednisone can cause sodium and water retention. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Does Betacap cause diabetes? : Betacap is not known to cause diabetes. However, it can interfere with insulin secretion and it can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor in case you are prescribed Betacap and you have diabetes.|Does Betacap work? : Betacap is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker which is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases like hypertension, angina, migraine, heart attack, tremors etc. It is a prescription drug which should only be used as per the doctor’s advice.|Does Betacap make you sleepy? : Betacap is not known to make you sleepy. It can, however, cause loss of sleep and dizziness rarely. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.|Does Betacap expire? : Betacap. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Betacap is three years.|Does Betacap cause depression? : Depression is a rare side effect of Betacap. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.|Does Betacap cause erectile dysfunction? : Betacap use has been associated with erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such problem while using the drug.|Does Betacap cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Betacap. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.|Does Betacap affect sleep? : Use of Betacap has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Betacap.|Can the use of Betacap increase the blood sugar levels? : Betacap can interfere with insulin secretion and can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. However, it is not known to significantly affect blood sugar values.

Medicine interaction:
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