Betagest 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. ...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betagest is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Betagest may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betagest is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Betagest is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjust...
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CAUTION
Betagest should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betagest may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Betagest 100mg tablet
Introduction
Betagest is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina). It is also effective for treating high blood pressure in pregnancy. It lowers the blood pressure and thus helps in preventing future st...
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Uses of Betagest
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Betagest
Common
Dizziness
Allergic reaction
Ejaculation disorder
Increased liver enzymes
Difficulty in urination
How to use Betagest
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. Betagest is to be taken with food.
How Betagest works
Betagest is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Quick Tips
It should be taken with food.
Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Betagest, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
Betagest may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or...
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It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Betagest as it may make the side effects worse.
Do not stop taking Betagest suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and s...
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Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Hypotensive anaesthesia
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.
IV Preparation
Standard diluent: 500 mg/250 mL D5W
Minimum volume: 250 mL D5W
IV Admi...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 100 mg bid, may increase gradually according to patients response to 200-400 mg bid. Max: 2.4 g/day in 2-4 divid...
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Child Dose
Hypertensive Emergency
0.4-1 mg/kg/hr by continuous IV infusion; not to exceed 3 mg/kg/hr
Contraindication
2nd and 3rd degree heart block, cardiogenic shock, obstructive airway disease e.g. bronchial asthma, uncompensated heart failure, severe bradycardia, ...
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Mode of Action
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