Petril Beta 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Petril Beta Tablet works
Petril Beta 10 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 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Petril Beta 10 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 10 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 10 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Petril Beta 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Petril Beta 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Petril Beta 10 Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Petril Beta 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Petril Beta 10 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 10 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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Petril Beta 10 Tablet is used for the treatment of anxiety.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Petril Beta 10 Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Petril Beta 10 Tablet is used for the treatment of anxiety.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Patient concerns
Med for uncontrollable shivering Should I continue same tablet 'petril beta 10'
My right hand is not work properly, It is painful , If I write One page , Pain is up to elbow , after written any page. Fingers are not keeping pen properly. When I write, finger joints are painful. Now , I am taking = CIPLAR 40 LA 2TIMES, & PETRIL PLUS 1/2, 2 TIMES,,, TAKE these medicines UP TO 18 DAYS, But no improvement till now. Please tell me any TAB OR CAP FOR THIS Dr Vikas Sharma advise me for BOTOX SHOW INJ, Please advise me TB // CAP.
I face pressure in back of my neck/head. This generally happens due to overthinking, anxiety or stress . I am taking petril beta 10 daily 1 tab in morning to cope up with that. Pressure is such that it affects my thinking ability and concentration. By mri reports we got to know its cervical. Petril beta helps daily but i want some solution and dont want to eat that tab.please suggest
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
https://www.1mg.com/otc/sri-sri-ayurveda-ashwagandha-otc3306991-1 Tablet after lunch & dinner, Take at least 1-2 months.
Using Bupron,petril beta 20,lithocent cr. Petril beta started recently by reducing depran. Now feeling depressed,sleeplessness,lightheaded,no clarity etc You know what still I don't know what's my problem is. Probably bipolar. Using them from past 2-3 years
Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari
Psychiatry
I would have to take detail history before commenting on your diagnosis. If medication change have caused this problem then I would recommend you to change medications after discussing with your psychiatrist.He would consider your request and find best medications for you
I m taking petril MD0.5MG since 1.5 years nd now doctor suggested me not to take it but leaving after that i can't sleep at nyt properly i have attached reports which 4 year old and on the basis getting treatment now
The clonazepam and escitalopram combination has one negative impact and that is of causing dependence in clonazepam component. Escitalopram is not dependence producing and generally safe under supervision.
i am having treatment of ghabrahat, low confidence most problem is lack of sleep. dr. suggested me daxid50 twice a day, mirtaz 15 at night, petril .5 at night and betacap tr40. is this fine for my treatment?
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Yes. Petril should not be continued regularly for more than 4-6 weeks. Rest will need to continue for at least 6 months. Please maintain regular follow up.
Hello ,I'm on petrilbeta 20 for anxiety for 20 days from 3 days I stooped it because of mouth sores ang throat infection is any risk in stopping it? Or can I take it with a Azithromycin 500 and acetofenac paracetamol with petril beta ?
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Yes, you can take the two medicines at a gap of 2 hours
What were the side-effects while using Petril Beta 10 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
45%
Confusion
17%
Memory impair*
14%
Drowsiness
10%
Fear
3%
*No Side Effect, Memory impairment
How do you take Petril Beta Tablet?
With food
65%
With or witho*
23%
Empty stomach
13%
*With or without food
Please rate Petril Beta 10 Tablet on price
Expensive
46%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
21%
FAQs
Can I stop taking Petril Beta 10 Tablet if I feel well?
No, you should continue to take Petril Beta 10 Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop Petril Beta 10 Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Petril Beta 10 Tablet. No, you should continue to take Petril Beta 10 Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop Petril Beta 10 Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Petril Beta 10 Tablet.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Petril Beta 10 Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
Can I feel dizzy after taking Petril Beta 10 Tablet?
Yes, the use of Petril Beta 10 Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly get up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
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