All Details About Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR
Description:
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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.
Limited 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.
Earlier 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.
Uses:
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Betalyst F
- Weight gain
- Slow heart rate
- Fatiguedness
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Abnormal dreams
- Frigid extremities
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
FAQs:
Q. In which conditions is the use of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR contraindicated?
Employ of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR?
Retain Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR when my symptoms are improved?
Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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 Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR exactly as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?
No, Betalyst F 40mg/10mg Tablet SR 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.
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