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Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet
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Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet

Manufactured byBalint Pharmaceuticals
ContainsMetoprolol
Description
Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is a heart medicine that contains Metoprolol. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina pectoris (chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood), and arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet helps in preventing heart attack (a blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and stroke (damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply). Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet works by reducing the rate and force of the contractions of your heart. Thus it decreases high blood pressure. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet may cause side effects like headache, breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a longer time. This medicine may also cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine. Do not take Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet should be taken with food or immediately after food. For the ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor about your complete medical history including medical conditions if any. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before taking Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet

  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Cough
  • Fever and chills
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Dark urine
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Yellow eyes and skin
  • Headache
  • Low blood pressure

Uses of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet can be observed within 1-2 hours after intake.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on treatment with Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet because it can lower the blood pressure drastically.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause any side effects in breastfed infants. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Second or third-degree heart block

Heart block is a condition that occurs when the signals that control your heart are slowed down. Heart block is of three stages named as first, second, or third-degree. First-degree heart block is the least severe, second-degree heart block is severe and can often progress to third-degree heart block, the most severe form. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is not recommended to treat second or third-degree heart block that requires emergency attention.

Severe bradycardia

Bradycardia or slow heart rate occurs when your heart beats less than 60 times per minute. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is not recommended to treat a slow heart rate.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause any side effects in breastfed infants. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Major surgery

Use Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet with caution if you are planning to undergo major surgery.

Sports

Athletes are advised not to indulge in certain sports while using Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet. Archery, racing, shooting, and other high-risk sports should be avoided. If you are actively involved in sports, you are advised to refer to the list of medicines published by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that are not to be taken while participating in certain sports events.

Use in children

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 6 years of age since the safety and efficacy of its use are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and fatigue in some people. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Do not skip any dose of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet. If you forget to take a dose of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet, seek immediate medical attention.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are on treatment with Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet because it can lower the blood pressure drastically.
Interaction with Medicine

Amlodipine

Aminophylline

Diltiazem

Disease interactions

Asthma/ COPD

Use Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet with caution if you have a respiratory condition such as asthma (a condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe). Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet can cause shortness of breath and also worsen other respiratory symptoms.

Diabetes

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet can mask the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your blood sugar levels while on treatment with this medicine.

Liver disease

Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have a liver problem. This medicine breaks down in your liver and is excreted through urine. Using this medicine while you have pre-existing liver troubles can further worsen your condition.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma or high eye pressure occurs when the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged. Take Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet with caution if you have such a condition as it may increase the risk of mydriasis (a condition in which the pupil of the eye gets widened due to increased eye pressure).

Hyperlipidaemia

Hyperlipidaemia is a condition in which there are high levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet can increase the cholesterol levels in your blood. Hence use Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet with caution.
Food interactions
Multivitamins with minerals may reduce the effectiveness of Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet when used together. Take Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet 2 hours before taking multivitamins with minerals.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. Take Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet with food or immediately after food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet at around the same time daily. Appropriate lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise, and smoking cessation should be done along with this medicine to get the best possible effect. Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine. Do not break or crush Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet in your mouth.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Betamet ER 50 mg Tablet blocks beta receptors and as a result, your heart beats more slowly and less forcefully. It also helps to lower the blood pressure and strain on your heart.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Cardioselective beta blockers, Beta Blockers

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Oct 2021

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