Betabus 20 Mg
Information About Betabus 20 Mg
About Betabus 20 Mg
Medicine Brand Betabus 20 mg is manufactured by Globus Remedies Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Propranolol.
Pakaging
100 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Betabus 20 Mg
Propranolol 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Betabus 20 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension Angina pectoris Cardiac arrhythmias Migraine Anxiety Portal hypertension Essential tremor Phaeochromocytoma
Other Significations For Betabus 20 Mg
This Medication Propranolol is a betaadrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure heart pain angina abnormal rhythms of the heart and some neurologic conditions Examples of other betaadrenergic blockers include metoprolol Lopressor atenolol Tenormin and timolol Blocadren Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are produced and released by nerves in order to communicate with each other The released neurotransmitters attach to receptors on other cells and induce changes within the receptorcontaining cells Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter that is used by the sympathetic nervous system a portion of the involuntary nervous system Nerves of the sympathetic nervous system release norepinephrine that binds to beta receptors on other cells Propranolol inhibits the sympathetic nervous system by blocking the beta receptors on the nerves of the sympathetic system Since stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing the rate with which the heart beats by blocking the action of these nerves propranolol reduces the heart rate and is useful in treating abnormally rapid heart rhythms Propranolol also reduces the force of contraction of heart muscle and thereby lowers blood pressure By reducing the heart rate and the force of muscle contraction propranolol reduces the need for oxygen by heart muscle Since heart pain angina pectoris occurs when oxygen demand of the heart muscle exceeds the supply of oxygen propranolol by reducing the demand for oxygen is helpful in treating heart pain The FDA approved propranolol in November 1967
Precautions To Be Taken Before Betabus 20 Mg
Calcium Channel Blockers And Digoxin Lanoxin Can Lower Of Blood Pressure And Heart Rate To Dangerous Levels When Administered Together With Propranolol Propranolol Can Mask The Early Warning Symptoms Of Low Blood Sugar Hypoglycemia And Should Be Used With Caution In Patients Receiving Treatment For Diabetes Propranolol Reduces The Metabolism Of Thioridazine Mellaril Increasing The Concentration Of Thioridazine In The Body And Potentially Causing Abnormal Heart Beats
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Betabus 20 Mg
Can We Take Betabus 20 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Betabus 20 Mg
Can We Use Betabus 20 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant
Side Effects Of Betabus 20 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity