Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Propel Healthcare
Salt Composition
Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet should be taken on empty stomach but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. 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.
Directions for Use
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. Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet 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.)
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet for prevention of migraine headaches. Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine. Take it at night-time before going to bed. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is the use of Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet contraindicated?
Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with allergy to any of its ingredients or excipients. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, bradycardia (slow heart rate), abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Additionally, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with a history of depression or Parkinson's disease due to its flunarizine component.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet?
Store Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet in its original container, tightly sealed. Follow the storage instructions mentioned on the product's label. Do not consume the medication if unused. Ensure it is not accessible to pets, children, or other individuals.
Can I stop taking Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet when my symptoms are improved?
Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet is prescribed as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not discontinue the medication until advised by your physician, as it may trigger new episodes of migraines. Sudden withdrawal of propranolol can cause sweating, shaking, irregular or rapid heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina, or even heart attack. It is imperative to take Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Can Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?
No, Betabid Plus 40mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended for treating an ongoing migraine headache. It can only be used to prevent new episodes of migraine headaches.
