Betapride 15mg Tablet
Betapride 15mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working.
Betapride 15mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Betapride 15mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. It helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.
Betapride 15mg Tablet may be used by itself or along with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your doctor will decide what dose is best for you and this may change from time to time according to how it is working.
Keep taking this medicine, even if you feel well or your blood sugar levels are controlled. If you stop it without consulting your doctor, your blood sugar levels could rise and put you at risk of kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Remember that it is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Your lifestyle plays a big part in controlling diabetes.
The most common side effects of taking this medicine include weight gain, blurred vision, and numbness. Please consult your doctor if these bother you or persist for a longer duration.
You should not take it if you have type 1 diabetes mellitus, if you have diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of acid in your blood), or if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, thyroid disease, or some hormonal conditions. It may not be suitable. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your blood sugar levels should be checked regularly and your doctor may also advise blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts and liver function.
03How 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. Betapride 15mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
04How It Works
Betapride 15mg Tablet is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Betapride 15mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
06Side Effects
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
Bone fracture
Numbness
Respiratory tract infection
Blurred vision
Weight gain
07Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betapride 15mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betapride 15mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betapride 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Monitor the breastfed baby’s blood sugar during treatment with Betapride 15mg Tablet
Driving:SAFE
Betapride 15mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betapride 15mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Betapride 15mg Tablet is recommended.Use of Betapride 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients undergoing dialysis.
Liver:CAUTION
Betapride 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betapride 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Betapride 15mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
08Drug Tips
Betapride 15mg Tablet helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
Take it only as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Betapride 15mg Tablet.
Full effects may be visible after several weeks of starting Betapride 15mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor.
Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking this medicine.
Notify your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, heart problems, or any abnormal swelling.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like abdominal pain, yellowing of eyes and loss of appetite.
References
Sources and references
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