Betafix AM 2.5 mg+5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Substitution therapy

Pharmacology

  • Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
  • Beta1-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once daily

Interaction

  • Combinations not recommended
  • Combinations to be used with caution
  • Combinations to be considered

Contraindications

  • Acute heart failure
  • Obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricle
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Second or third degree AV block
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Symptomatic bradycardia
  • Severe bronchial asthma
  • Severe forms of peripheral arterial occlusive disease
  • Untreated phaeochromocytoma
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Somnolence
  • Palpitations
  • Flushing
  • Gastrointestinal complaints
  • Edema
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Mood changes
  • Depression
  • Hypaesthesia
  • Paresthesia
  • Dysgeusia
  • Tremor
  • Visual disturbances
  • Tinnitus
  • AV conduction disturbances
  • Worsening of pre existing heart failure
  • Bronchospasm
  • Rhinitis
  • Dry mouth
  • Alopecia
  • Purpura
  • Skin discoloration
  • Pruritus
  • Arthralgia
  • Myalgia
  • Muscular weakness
  • Muscle cramps
  • Back pain
  • Micturition disorder
  • Nocturia
  • Potency disorders
  • Gynecomastia
  • Asthenia
  • Chest pain
  • Malaise
  • Weight increase
  • Weight decrease
  • Allergic reactions
  • Nightmares
  • Hallucinations
  • Confusion
  • Decreased tear secretion
  • Hearing disorders
  • Hepatitis
  • Increased triglycerides
  • Increased liver enzymes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended

Precautions & Warnings

  • Special caution in patients with heart failure
  • Caution in patients with impaired hepatic function
  • Avoidance in patients with obstructive airways diseases
  • Caution with bronchospasm, diabetes mellitus, strict fasting, ongoing desensitization therapy, first degree AV block, Prinzmetal's angina, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, psoriasis, thyrotoxicosis, general anesthesia

Use in Special Populations

  • Geriatric use
  • Pediatric use
  • Patients with Liver disease
  • Patients with Kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Bronchospasm
  • Acute cardiac insufficiency
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Excessive peripheral vasodilation

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-hypertensive

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place
  • Below 30°C
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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