Petril Beta 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
Petril Beta 20 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. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.
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.
Petril Beta 20 Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Petril Beta 20 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
Side effects of Petril Beta 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 Petril Beta
Confusion
Memory impairment
Drowsiness
Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Uncoordinated body movements
Nightmares
Cold extremities
How to use Petril Beta 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. Petril Beta 20 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Petril Beta Tablet works
Petril Beta 20 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Propranolol. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker which blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Petril Beta 20 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Petril Beta 20 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Petril Beta 20 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Petril Beta 20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Petril Beta 20 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Petril Beta 20 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Petril Beta 20 Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Petril Beta 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Petril Beta 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
What if you forget to take Petril Beta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Petril Beta 20 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.
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