Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

Information About Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

About Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

The Medicine Brand Betacap 120 mg is manufactured by Natco Pharma Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Propranolol.

Pakaging

10 Capsule

Active Ingredients For Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

Propranolol 120 mg

Diseases List For Which Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension Angina pectoris Cardiac arrhythmias Migraine Anxiety Portal hypertension Essential tremor Phaeochromocytoma

Other Significations For Propranolol- Betacap 120 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 Propranolol- Betacap 120 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 Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

Can We Take Propranolol- Betacap 120 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 Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

Can We Use Propranolol- Betacap 120 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 Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Propranolol- Betacap 120 Mg