Healthy Heart Review

A beta blocker is a drug used to treat different heart diseases. Some common uses of beta blockers are the treatment of high blood pressure which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Zebeta can cause a decrease in heart contractions which  reduces hypertension. Zebeta as a beta blocker prevents heart attacks, strokes, lowers high blood pressure but it can also be used to treat some types of heart failure. Zebeta has other uses which you should discuss with your doctor.

Dosage of Zebeta?

• Your doctor will prescribe  the exact dose recommended for your age, medical condition and other variables. Make sure that you take the prescribed dose as recommended by  your doctor and do not self medicate, that is; make up your own dosage.

• Zebeta should be taken once or twice a day with food or an empty stomach or as otherwise directed by your doctor.

• If you miss a dose take as soon as possible but don’t take two doses at once so if it’s close to the next dose just skip it and return to regular schedule.

• Keep taking Zebeta even if your condition is improving  because Zebeta is not a drug that heals high blood pressure.

• Do not stop taking Zebeta without your doctor’s approval.

• As with all medication you need to bear in mind that the medication may not be suitable for you. Some conditions will not be suitable for treatment with Vasotec and you need to always bear that in mind.   Some precautions you should be aware of:

• If you are allergic to one of Zebeta ingredients or other beta blocker

• Zebeta causes dizziness, becoming less alert, so driving or handling other machineries should be made with caution

• Before having a surgery inform the doctor about your treatment with Zebeta

• Zebeta should be prescribed with caution if you suffer of kidney or liver disease, asthma, diabetes

• A pregnancy might be affected by the treatment with Zebeta so inform the doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant

• Also the drug passes in the breast milk so breast-feeding is not recommended

• In the case of an overdose seek immediately for medical help

Zebeta in Combination with other Drugs

Zebeta may interfere with other drugs especially other beta blocker.   The effectiveness of Zebeta may be reduced or increased when used with other drugs. Inform your doctor if you already take other beta blockers or other drugs for high blood pressure. Also inform the doctor if you are in one of the situations below or you take some of the drugs below:

-    if you take diet pills, vitamins or other herbal drugs
-    if you are diabetes and you take diabetes drugs
-    anesthesia drugs
-    anti- inflammatory drugs

Most common side effects

Some side effects are normal when using Zebeta.  However, you should always consult your doctor to ensure that your side effects are normal.   Some common side effects that may be experienced are:

-    dizziness and tiredness
-    nausea
-    diarrhea
-    fatigue

There is a  possibility, although extremely rare,  that this medication can cause heart failure.   If you are experiencing chest pains or shortness of breath consult your doctor immediately. Zebeta may cause or worsen symptoms of asthma, allergenic reactions, or may mask in the case of diabetes the low level of sugar in the blood.

If you are experiencing one of the side effects shown below you should also immediately consult your doctor:

-    symptoms of low blood sugar: sweating, hunger
-    decreased sexual ability
-    mental problems: memory loss, absence of concentration
-    irregular heart beat

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