CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S
About CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S
CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S belongs to the group of medicines called anxiolytics used to treat anxiety. Besides this, CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is also used to treat high blood pressure, panic disorder, seizure disorder, fast heartbeat, and migraine. Anxiety is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.
CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is a combination of two drugs: Clonazepam (benzodiazepine) and Propranolol (beta-blocker). Clonazepam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA; this helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol blocks certain chemical messengers' action on the heart and blood vessels; this helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
You are advised to take CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dry mouth, slow heart rate, depression, fatigue, nightmares, sleep disturbances, memory impairment, and confusion. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S may cause dizziness and sleepiness; do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S as it may cause increased dizziness. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.
Uses of CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S
Medicinal Benefits
CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is a combination of two drugs, namely: Clonazepam and Propranolol. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is used to treat anxiety. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA; this helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that works by blocking certain chemical messengers' action on the heart and blood vessels; this helps reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
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Side Effects of CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S
Drug Warnings
Do not take CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have breathing or lung problems, severe liver problems, and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems). Inform your doctor if you have depression, porphyria, kidney, or liver disorder or are elderly. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S may cause dizziness and sleepiness; do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S as it may cause increased dizziness. CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: CALMBETA 20 TABLET 10'S may interact with antacid (aluminium hydroxide), anti-arrhythmic (bepridil), anti-cholinergic (atropine), anti-psychotic (chlorpromazine), anti-convulsant (carbamazepine), barbiturates, and anti-anxiety drugs.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have breathing or lung problems, severe liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), depression, or porphyria (blood disorder).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Anxiety: It is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone at any age. Anxiety may cause a panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating, and difficulty falling asleep.