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Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR is a combination of Flunarizine and Propranolol which belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium Channel Blockers and Beta-Blockers respectively. It is used as a prophylactic medication for migraine which is a recurring type of headache that causes throbbing or pulsating pain on one side of your head.
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.
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.
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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR.
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule 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.
Information regarding the use of Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine, which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).
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