Beloc Plus 0.25mg / 20mg Tablet (10'S)

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Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.


Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.


Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, memory impairment, slow heart rate, tiredness, and nightmare.  It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of diabetes, hence monitor your blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine. Let your doctor know if you experience increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain or sudden shortness of breath while on the treatment.


Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Alprazolam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain. Propranolol blocks certain chemical messenger's action on the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate and blood pressure

Pharmacokinets

PROPRANOLOL+ALPRAZOLAM is used to treat anxiety disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain.


Side Effects

Confusion

Drowsiness

Memory impairment

Slow heart rate

Tiredness

Uncoordinated body movements

Nightmares

Cold extremities

Contra Indications

Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, preexisting CNS depression or coma, resp depression, acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnoea; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation

Pregnancy Related Information

Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.


Indications

PROPRANOLOL+ALPRAZOLAM is used to treat anxiety disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain.


Interactions

Propranolol and ALPRAZolam may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.


Typical Dosage

Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines

Expert Advice

Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is used for the treatement of anxiety.

It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.

Do not stop taking Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine.

Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.


How To 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. Beloc Plus 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.