Etizola Beta 0.25

Composition of Etizola Beta 0.25

Etizola Beta 0.25 contains Propranolol (20mg) + Etizolam (0.25mg). It belongs to the Beta blocker and Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic class of medicines.

Uses of Etizola Beta 0.25

• This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
• angina
• heart failure
• irregular heartbeat
• anxiety
• insomnia
• panic disorder
• seizures and muscle spasm.

Key benefits

• Reduces the risk of a further heart attack
• Controls rapid and irregular heart rhythms
• Improves survival in heart failure
• Rapid relief of severe anxiety
• Short-term help with sleep
• Controls acute seizures

How Etizola Beta 0.25 works

Etihead-Beta 0.25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Etizolam and Propranolol.\tEtizolam 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.

How to take Etizola Beta 0.25

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. Ezolent-Beta 0.25 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a dangerously slow heartbeat, a severe fall in blood pressure, wheezing and fits. It can cause deep unconsciousness and dangerously slow breathing, particularly with alcohol or an opioid. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Etizola Beta 0.25

Most side effects of Etizola Beta are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Tiredness
• Cold hands and feet
• Slow pulse
• Dizziness
• Disturbed sleep
• Breathlessness
• Drowsiness
• Unsteadiness
• Poor concentration
• Memory lapses
• Dry mouth

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Etizola Beta 0.25

Warnings and precautions

Never stop this medicine suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure, worsening chest pain or a heart attack — your doctor will reduce it gradually. Tell your doctor if you have asthma or long-standing lung disease; this group can tighten the airways. If you have diabetes, be aware that this medicine can mask the early warning signs of low blood sugar, apart from sweating. Report a resting pulse that is persistently very slow, or fainting. These medicines cause dependence. They are intended for the shortest possible course — usually two to four weeks — and are not a long-term treatment for anxiety or sleeplessness. Never stop a regular course suddenly. Withdrawal can cause severe anxiety, tremor and fits. Your doctor will taper it slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery. Drowsiness and slowed reactions can continue into the next day. Never combine with alcohol or with opioid painkillers — together they can stop your breathing. Older people are far more likely to fall, become confused or have memory problems on these medicines. Several of these are Schedule H1 medicines and must be dispensed against a prescription and entered in the pharmacy register.

Do not take Etizola Beta if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a very slow heart rate, certain heart block disorders, or uncontrolled heart failure. Generally avoided in severe asthma. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with verapamil or diltiazem can slow the heart dangerously. Tell your doctor about diabetes medicines and about any asthma inhaler. Alcohol, opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and other sedatives all deepen the sedation, sometimes fatally.

How to store Etizola Beta 0.25

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Etizola Beta 0.25

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Learn to check your own pulse, and report a persistently slow one. Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence. Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving. Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Anti-hypertensive and Anxiolytic and hypnotic

Drug class:

Beta blocker and Benzodiazepine / sedative-hypnotic