Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Metoprolol Succinate (25mg) + Atorvastatin (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	405

FAQ

What if you forget to take Betaone Atr Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule Reviews

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg helps to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that reduces both blood pressure and cholesterol. Moreover, helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

It is advised to take Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid cough and NSAIDs medication without doctor consultation. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

How Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule Works

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It slows down the heart rate and relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together they reduce the risk of heart diseases.

How to Use Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule

In High blood pressure with high cholesterol: Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Uses of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule

High blood pressure with high cholesterol

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

You will also be advised to monitor your blood sugar level while on treatment with Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg.
Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Betaone Atr 25mg/10mg, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Lifestyle changes like low-sodium, fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.