Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet

Short Description

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythms, and to prevent future heart attacks.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet is a beta-blocker that works specifically on the heart. It is used to treat high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythms, and to prevent future heart attacks. It may also be used to relieve the symptoms caused by an overactive thyroid gland. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. It may be taken empty stomach or with a meal but take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit.

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. Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Fatigue Headache Slow heart rate Dizziness Nausea Shortness of breath Low blood pressure

Alcohol Warning

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Acarbose Chlorpropamide Glibenclamide Gliclazide

Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Do not stop taking Bi Beta 1.25mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Do not take it with alcohol as it may increase certain side effects. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit.