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Betacard 100mg Tablet

By TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

14 Tablet(s) in Strip

₹49.4*

MRP ₹58.12

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Atenolol(100.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
Anti-hypertensive

Medical Description

Betacard 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications known as Beta-blockers.

Uses of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Treatment of high blood pressure
To treat abnormal heartbeats
To treat chest pain caused due to reduced blood supply in heart muscles (angina pectoris)
Early treatment after a heart attack

Contraindications of Betacard 100mg Tablet

If you have an allergy to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine
If you have uncontrolled heart failure or heart blocks
If you have abnormal heart rhythms
Have adrenal tumor (pheochromocytoma) that is not being treated
If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in your body)
If you are suffering from low blood pressure
If you have a slow heart rate

Side effects of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Slow heartbeat
Cold fingers and toes
Loose stools
Nausea
Tiredness

Precautions and Warnings of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Can I take Betacard 100mg Tablet during pregnancy?

Betacard 100mg Tablet crosses the placenta and can cause harm to the fetus
This medicine is not recommended to be used in pregnancy

Breast Feeding

Can I take Betacard 100mg Tablet while breastfeeding?

This medicine passes into mother’s milk. This medicine may cause low blood sugar and slow heartbeat in your baby; hence, it is not safe to take Betacard 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Betacard 100mg Tablet?

This medicine doesn't affect your ability to drive. However, it can cause dizziness or tiredness. Do not drive or operate machines if you experience such symptoms.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Betacard 100mg Tablet?

Alcohol consumption along with this medicine can lower your blood pressure
It is advised to avoid alcohol during the treatment

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have asthma, this medicine can worsen your asthma
You have diabetes, caution is required. Atenolol may cause low blood sugar levels and also change the body's response to low blood sugar. You may not experience warning signs of low blood sugar, such as an increase in heart rate, sweating, hunger pangs, headache, etc.
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You shall be undergoing a surgery
You have a condition of chest pain called Prinzmetal's angina
You have an overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis)
You have psoriasis, it can worsen this condition

Mode of Action of Betacard 100mg Tablet

How Does It Work?

Atenolol is a Beta-blocker. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, thus reducing high blood pressure.

Directions for Use of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Take Betacard 100mg Tablet as directed by your doctor
Take this medicine every day at the corresponding time

Interactions of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines used to treat high blood pressure or migraine (Clonidine)
Medicines used to treat chest pain (Verapamil, Diltiazem, and Nifedipine)
Medicines used to treat irregular heartbeat (Disopyramide, Quinidine or Amiodarone)
Medicines used to treat heart problem (Digoxin)
Medicines that help to stimulate the heart (Epinephrine)
Medicines used to treat pain and inflammation (Ibuprofen or Indometacin)
Medicines used to treat diabetes, insulin or other diabetic medicines
Medicines used as anaesthesia (Cyclopropane and Trichlorethylene, Lidocaine, Procainamide)

Storage and disposal of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Do not store above 25°C. Store it in a dry place.

Dosage of Betacard 100mg Tablet

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may include slow heart rate, low blood pressure, tightness in chest, sometimes loss of consciousness. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

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Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for a missed one.

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Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I stop the medication on my own?

A: Don’t suddenly stop taking a beta-blocker without talking to your doctor. If you stop the medication of a beta-blocker suddenly, you can suffer from chest pain, irregular heartbeat or heart attack. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually over weeks before stopping it.

Q: What special precautions should I follow?

A: If you experience any symptoms of dizziness, syncope, vision problems, sexual dysfunction, slowing of heart rate, etc. then immediately report to the doctor. The doctor will then adjust your dose depending on your blood pressure, heart rate, level of the medicine in our serum and other such relevant factors.

Q: I shall be soon undergoing surgery, is there any precaution needed for the same?

A: Yes, it would be best if you inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine. This medicine can have interactions with anaesthesia given during surgery, hence your anaesthetic must know the same and plan accordingly.

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Last Updated on: 23 Dec 2020 | 11:12 PM (IST)

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