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Betacap Plus 40mg/10mg Capsule SR

Introduction

Ciplar Plus 40mg/10mg Tablet SR is used for preventing migraines. This medication aims to provide relief by stabilizing reactive nerve cells, increasing the threshold for migraine activation, and inhibiting cortical spreading depression (CSD), thus reducing migraine frequency and intensity.

This medication falls into the category of migraine preventive treatments. It combines Flunarizine and Propranolol to manage and prevent migraines effectively.

It stabilizes nerve cells, raising the threshold for migraine occurrence. It also inhibits cortical spreading depression (CSD), a process contributing to migraine-related pain and inflammation, thereby reducing migraine frequency and intensity.

Follow your doctor's guidance on taking this medicine with or without food. Maintaining a consistent daily time for intake is recommended for better results.

Common side effects may include weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness, and abnormal dreams.

Inform your doctor about all medications, particularly other migraine treatments. Monitor for signs of low blood pressure or slow heart rate and avoid abrupt cessation; gradual reduction under medical guidance is advised.

If it's nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one Follow your doctor's instructions regarding missed doses.

How it works

It provides relief from migraines by stabilizing reactive nerve cells. This dual-action medication increases the threshold for migraine activation, making it less likely for migraines to occur. Additionally, it inhibits cortical spreading depression (CSD), which are electric waves across the brain that contribute to pain and inflammation during migraines. By addressing both aspects, this combination helps in reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines, providing comprehensive relief. It's essential to use this medication as directed by healthcare professionals to effectively manage and prevent migraines for a better quality of life.

How to take

["Follow your doctor's guidance for this medicine, taking it in the prescribed dose and duration.","You can take this medicine with or without food, but maintaining a consistent time daily is recommended for better results.","Swallow the drug whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it."]

Adverse drug effect

--Propranolol: Bradycardia, heart failure, hypotension, bronchospasm, fatigue, cold extremities, Raynaud's syndrome, sleep disturbances, nightmares, hallucinations, psychoses, alopecia, skin rashes, dry eyes, corneal micro-deposits, Peyronie's disease, hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, worsening of claudication, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Flunarizine: Weight gain, depression, extrapyramidal symptoms, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, gastric pain, skin rash.

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