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

Product composition:
• Propranolol (20mg)

Pregnancy interaction:
• Betagem 20mg Tablet 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:
• Betagem may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To avoid this, get up slowly after sitting or lying down. The Betagem may affect your blood sugar and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Betagem 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 Betagem 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:
• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betagem 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Avoid Betagem 20mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How it works:
• Betagem 20mg Tablet 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 Betagem used for? : Betagem is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.|Is Betagem over the counter product? : Betagem 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 Betagem a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor? : Betagem is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.|Is Betagem safe to use? : Clinical studies have shown that Betagem 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 Betagem with Betahistine? : Betagem and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Betagem 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 Betagem a blood thinner? : Betagem is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Betagem a narcotic substance? : Betagem is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.|Is Betagem ototoxic? : Betagem 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 Betagem a statin? : No, Betagem is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Betagem used to treat anxiety? : Betagem is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.|Can I take Betagem for headaches? : Betagem 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 Betagem for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? : Betagem 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 Betagem? : Betagem 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 Betagem is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe. |Can you take Betagem for depression? : Betagem is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.|Can I take Betagem for a migraine headache? : Betagem 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 Betagem with alprazolam? : Betagem 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 Betagem with lorazepam? : Betagem 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 Betagem without food? : Betagem 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 Betagem with aspirin? : Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Betagem. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Betagem with gabapentin? : Betagem 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 Betagem with amoxicillin? : Betagem 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 Betagem with prednisone? : Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Betagem 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 Betagem cause diabetes? : Betagem 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 Betagem and you have diabetes.|Does Betagem work? : Betagem 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 Betagem make you sleepy? : Betagem 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 Betagem expire? : Betagem. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Betagem is three years.|Does Betagem cause depression? : Depression is a rare side effect of Betagem. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.|Does Betagem cause erectile dysfunction? : Betagem 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 Betagem cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Betagem. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.|Does Betagem affect sleep? : Use of Betagem has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Betagem.|Can the use of Betagem increase the blood sugar levels? : Betagem 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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