Betapace is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulatory system.

Betapace is used to treat irregular heartbeat patterns.

Betapace is not appropriate for everyone with irregular heartbeats. If you have atrial fibrillation (a specific type of irregular heartbeat), you and your doctor should carefully discuss the benefits and risks of Betapace and whether your symptoms are troublesome

Betapace belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which block beta-receptors in the heart, lungs and other organs of the body. Blocking these receptors prevents the action of two chemicals called noradrenaline and adrenaline that occur naturally in the body. These are often referred to as the fight or flight chemicals as they are responsible for the bodys reaction to stressful situations.

Blocking the beta-receptors in the heart causes the heart to beat more slowly and with less force. This medicine also

Take Betapace tablets by mouth.
Swallow the Betapace tablets with a drink of water. You may take Betapace tablets with or without food.

The dosage in taking Betapace will be given by your doctor. The dose may vary from person to person.

If you miss a Betapace dose
If you miss a dose of Betapace, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses of Betapace .

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Betapace when taken together with other antihypertensives or thymoxamine the blood pressure lowering effects of sotalol may be increased. (This can cause dizziness.)

Betapace when taken together with amiodarone or diltiazem the risk of slow heart rate and heart block may be increased.

Betapace when taken together with mefloquine the risk of slow heart rate may be increased.

Betapace when taken together with verapamil, nifedepine and possibly other calcium channel blockers the risk of a severe drop

Most Important Fact about Betapace
Take Betapace only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. The exact amount of Betapace you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too much may increase the chance of side effects, while taking too little may not improve your condition.

Elderly patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction to Betapace and need smaller doses.

Betapace precautions if you are pregnant or

More common side effects of Betapace may include:

• diarrhea
• mental depression
• nausea
• sexual difficulties (impotence or decreased sexual urges)
• weakness or tiredness
• headache or dizziness;
• insomnia (difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep);
• nightmares; or
• impotence (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection).

Less common side effects of Betapace may include:

• difficulty in breathing;
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