Introduction

Uses of Betanol 50

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Arrhythmia
Heart attack

Side effects of Betanol 50

Cold extremities
Fatigue
Slow heart rate
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Betanol 50

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. Betanol 50 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Betanol 50 works

Betanol 50 is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Quick Tips

It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Betanol 50 suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Betanol 50 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Betanol 50 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Betanol 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Betanol 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Betanol 50 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betanol 50 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Liver: There is limited information available on the use of Betanol 50 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.