Betacap 20 Tablet

Betacap 20 Tablet is an oral tablet that contains propranolol, 20 mg in each tablet. Propranolol is a beta-blocker medicine used to help manage certain heart and blood pressure problems, and it is also prescribed for conditions such as angina, some rhythm problems, migraine prevention, tremor, and symptom control of anxiety. Betacap 20 Tablet is a lower-strength tablet that allows doctors to tailor treatment carefully to the exact dose a patient needs.

How it works: Propranolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, which slows the heart rate and reduces how hard the heart has to work. In tablet form, Betacap 20 Tablet is taken by mouth and helps lower the effects of stress hormones on the heart and blood vessels.

Betacap 20 Tablet provides 20 mg of propranolol per tablet, which is a useful lower-strength option for patients who need gradual dose adjustment or a smaller dose than higher-strength forms. Compared with Betacap TR 80 Capsule, this tablet is immediate-release and may be chosen when a doctor wants more flexible dosing or an easier way to adjust the amount taken during the day.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Migraine prevention
• Tremor
• Anxiety symptoms such as a fast heartbeat

• Swallow Betacap 20 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day is best.
• Do not stop Betacap 20 Tablet suddenly; your doctor may need to taper the dose.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you, because this 20 mg tablet is often used to build the right dose gradually.

Each Betacap 20 Tablet contains propranolol 20 mg. How often it is taken depends on why it was prescribed and how your doctor wants to adjust your dose; it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount is set individually by the prescriber. This strength is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose, so your doctor decides the dose and any increases based on your response and heart rate/blood pressure.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Propranolol may include:

• Tiredness or weakness
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heartbeat
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Use caution if you have asthma, chronic bronchitis, or COPD because propranolol can tighten the airways.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, since propranolol can hide signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Betacap 20 Tablet affects you, especially at the beginning of treatment.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or trigger heart problems.
• Let your doctor know if you have very slow pulse, low blood pressure, heart failure, or circulation problems.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness in some people taking propranolol.
• If you have liver or kidney disease, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or clonidine
• Insulin and diabetes pills, because low blood sugar symptoms may be harder to notice
• Antiarrhythmic medicines such as amiodarone or digoxin
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen may reduce blood pressure control in some people
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or low blood pressure

Store Betacap 20 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.