Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke.

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination of antihypertensive and diuretic medicines.

Uses of Betacard H Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Betacard H Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet blocks the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. 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 take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of Betacard H Tablet

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 Betacard H

Nausea
Headache
Fatigue
Dizziness
Cold extremities
Increased blood uric acid
Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose intolerance
Slow heart rate
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased calcium level in blood
Increased blood lipid level

How to use Betacard H Tablet

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. Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet 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

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended and can help in better dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Betacard H Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg 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.

All substitutes

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

Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

₹4.8/Tablet

Aten-H 12.5 Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹9.72/tablet

103% costlier

Atewin H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹7.57/tablet

58% costlier

Atedac H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

₹5.04/tablet

5% costlier

Atenova H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹12.27/tablet

156% costlier

Atol H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet

East West Pharma

₹4.55/tablet

5% cheaper

Quick tips

Betacard H Tablet

It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not stop taking Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am eating losterol 10,betacard am tablet in night , past two years ,the tablet is too cost is there any other tablet to eat

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Consult your pharmacist and Doctor

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

User feedback

Patients taking Betacard H 50 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Once A Day

90%

Twice A Day

10%

What are you using Betacard H Tablet for?

High blood pr*

100%

*High blood pressure

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