Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Solis Pharma
Active Ingredient	Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	778

FAQ

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betazine 40mg/10mg?

Keep Betazine 40mg/10mg in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I stop taking Betazine 40mg/10mg when my symptoms are improved?

Betazine 40mg/10mg is given as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not stop taking this medicine until advised by your doctor as it may cause your migraine episodes to return. This medicine contains propranolol and a sudden withdrawal of propranolol may cause sweating, shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. You must take Betazine 40mg/10mg exactly as advised by your doctor.

Can Betazine 40mg/10mg be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?

No, Betazine 40mg/10mg does not help in relieving a migraine headache that has already started. It can only be used for preventing any new episode of migraine headaches.

In which conditions is the use of Betazine 40mg/10mg contraindicated?

Use of Betazine 40mg/10mg is considered to be harmful for patients with allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of this medicine. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Since this medicine also contains flunarizine, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with the history of depression or Parkinson's disease.

What if you forget to take Betazine Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Betazine 40mg/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.

Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule Reviews

Betazine 40mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.

Betazine 40mg/10mg should be taken on empty stomach, but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better.

Few common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness and cold extremities. It may cause sleepiness so try not to drive or do anything that requires mental focus or rise slowly while from sitting position. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of the blood sugar level, hence monitor your blood sugar level regularly as well as blood pressure while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney, or depression disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule Works

Betazine 40mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine, which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).

How to Use Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Betazine 40mg/10mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule

In Prevention of Migraine: Betazine 40mg/10mg helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

Uses of Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule

Prevention of Migraine

Betazine 40mg/10mg Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Betazine 40mg/10mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Betazine 40mg/10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Betazine 40mg/10mg may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Betazine 40mg/10mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betazine 40mg/10mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betazine 40mg/10mg.

Liver ^CAUTION

Betazine 40mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betazine 40mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Betazine 40mg/10mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time everydayAvoid bright lights and extreme temperaturesAvoid loud music and noisy placesAvoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smokingGet sufficient sleep and avoid stress
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Betazine 40mg/10mg affects you.
Have your meals at the same time everyday
Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.
It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
Avoid loud music and noisy places
You have been prescribed Betazine 40mg/10mg for prevention of migraine headaches.