Betapax Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.

Betapax Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.

Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, memory impairment, slow heart rate, tiredness, and nightmare. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of diabetes, hence monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine. Let your doctor know if you experience increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain or sudden shortness of breath while on the treatment.

Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. 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. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Betapax Tablet

Anxiety disorder

Benefits of Betapax Tablet

In Anxiety disorder

Betapax Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Side effects of Betapax Tablet

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 them

Common side effects of Betapax

Confusion
Drowsiness
Memory impairment
Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Uncoordinated body movements
Nightmares
Cold extremities

How to use Betapax Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betapax Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Betapax Tablet works

Betapax Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alprazolam and Propranolol. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker which blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betapax Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betapax Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betapax Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Betapax Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Betapax Tablet may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betapax Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betapax Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Betapax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betapax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.

What if you forget to take Betapax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Betapax Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Betapax Tablet is used for the treatement of anxiety.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Betapax Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

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User feedback

Patients taking Betapax Tablet

Once A Day

89%

Twice A Day

11%

What are you using Betapax Tablet for?

Anxiety

57%

Heart attack

14%

Anxiety disor*

14%

Angina (heart*

14%

*Anxiety disorder, Angina (heart-related chest pain)

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

44%

Average

39%

Poor

17%

What were the side-effects while using Betapax Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Weakness

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Betapax Tablet?

With food

80%

With or witho*

20%

*With or without food

Please rate Betapax Tablet on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

Top Psychiatrists

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MBBS, MA

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Dr. Vani Jain

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5 ★

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References

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Betapax Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Betapax Tablet

Benefits of Betapax Tablet

In Anxiety disorder

Side effects of Betapax Tablet

Common side effects of Betapax

How to use Betapax Tablet

How Betapax Tablet works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Betapax Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

Top Psychiatrists

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