Bptel Beta 40mg/50mg Tablet ER - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bptel beta 40mg/50mg tablet er used for?
Bptel Beta 40mg/50mg Tablet ER is a combination of Telmisartan (an ARB) and Metoprolol Succinate (a beta blocker) used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Telmisartan relaxes blood vessels, while Metoprolol reduces heart rate and workload, together lowering blood pressure and improving heart function.
- Generic Name: Telmisartan + Metoprolol Succinate
- Manufacturer: Curega Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bptel beta 40mg/50mg tablet er Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, stable angina, heart failure (selected cases)
Off-label uses: Migraine prophylaxis, Essential tremor
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Telmisartan + Metoprolol Succinate |
| Brand Name | Arbitel-MT 50 Tablet ER |
| Manufacturer | Curega Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Beta-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
Telmisartan blocks angiotensin II AT1 receptors; Metoprolol selectively blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bptel beta 40mg/50mg tablet er
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bptel beta 40mg/50mg tablet er
โ Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Headache
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Angioedema
- Renal impairment
- Hyperkalemia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hepatitis
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Major | Increased risk of lithium toxicity |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased bradycardia risk |
๐จ Major Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Lithium
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Digitalis glycosides
- Calcium channel blockers
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antidiabetic agents
- Diuretics
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Clonidine
- MAOIs
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Rifampin
- Warfarin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid grapefruit juice; take with or without food
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hypotensive effect
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, decompensated heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, severe bradycardia, hypotension, pregnancy
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, renal function, electrolytes, blood glucose
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; metoprolol excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; consider gastric lavage, activated charcoal; treat bradycardia with atropine, hypotension with fluids and vasopressors
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose