betalyst f 40mg/10mg capsule sr
What is betalyst f 40mg/10mg capsule sr used for?
Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR (Propranolol + Flunarizine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (10mg), which Propranolol: non-selective beta-blocker; Flunarizine: calcium channel blocker. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Propranolol + Flunarizine
- Manufacturer: Septalyst Lifesciences Pvt.Ltd.
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ betalyst f 40mg/10mg capsule sr Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, migraine prophylaxis, angina, arrhythmias
Off-label uses: Anxiety, essential tremor, thyrotoxicosis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Propranolol + Flunarizine |
| Brand Name | Betacap Plus 5 Capsule SR |
| Manufacturer | Septalyst Lifesciences Pvt.Ltd. |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta-blocker + Calcium channel blocker |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Propranolol: non-selective beta-blocker; Flunarizine: calcium channel blocker
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take betalyst f 40mg/10mg capsule sr
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of betalyst f 40mg/10mg capsule sr
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- Nausea
- Weight gain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart failure
- Bronchospasm
- Depression
- AV block
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Oculomucocutaneous syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and heart block |
| Diltiazem | Major | Additive negative chronotropic effects |
| Clonidine | Major | Rebound hypertension upon withdrawal |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Insulin | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms |
| Oral hypoglycemics | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased propranolol levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased propranolol levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption |
| Alcohol | Minor | Increased dizziness |
| Caffeine | Minor | Reduced beta-blocker effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Clonidine
- Digoxin
- Warfarin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- NSAIDs
- Cimetidine
- Rifampin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid grapefruit juice; take with food to reduce GI upset
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased hypotension and dizziness
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Bronchial asthma, COPD, sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, blood glucose (in diabetics)
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Propranolol excreted in milk; Flunarizine unknown; caution advised
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; atropine for bradycardia, glucagon for hypotension
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.