Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medicine controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke.

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines

Uses of Beta Nifedine Capsule

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Beta Nifedine Capsule

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is a combination medicine that contains two active ingredients, Nifedipine and Atenolol. Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should also make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side effects of Beta Nifedine Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Beta Nifedine

Ankle swelling
Headache
Tiredness
Palpitations
Cold extremities
Sleepiness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Slow heart rate
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Constipation

How to use Beta Nifedine Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, faint, extremely tired or have visual disturbances. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Beta Nifedine Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

₹2.8/Capsule

Selca 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹2.33/capsule

17% cheaper

Calbeta 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹20/capsule

614% costlier

CARDULES PLUS 50MG/20MG CAPSULE

Abbott

₹3.99/capsule

43% costlier

Presolar 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Cipla Ltd

₹4.25/capsule

52% costlier

Tenofed 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹3.85/capsule

38% costlier

Quick tips

Beta Nifedine Capsule

You have been prescribed Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

High blood pressure, hypertension, hypothyroidism. General weakness. She has been taking Tablet Telsar Beta 25mg for over 15 days now and is experiencing very bad effects like Giddiness, vomiting sensation, extreme tiredness, shivering and palms becoming come. Has a bad stomach uneasiness almost all day.

Dr. Akshay Choudhary

Ayurveda

Consult your physician who prescribed her Tab.Telsar Beta

My blood pressure is 160/94 Drug is best beta 25 mg sugar,cholesterol,lipid profile,thyroid tsh,CBC,urine all report normal but homocysrein leval high 22 please suggest

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

add telmisartan 40 mg once daily if kidney functions r ok

Uncontrolled sugar random blood sugar 225 Glycomet gp2forte 1g morning &volibo. 3evening&tazloc beta 50

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

It is not good control. A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

User feedback

Patients taking Beta Nifedine 50 mg/20 mg Capsule

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85%

Twice A Day

15%

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