When Is Betacap Tr 40mg Prescribed?

Posted on Fri, 1 May 2015

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Question : What reason is Beta cap tr 40mg prescribed for....I am suffering from hyper thyroidism

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Decrease the symptoms of hyperthyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

Betacap tr is a beta blocker ( anti BP medication). The use in hyperthyroidism is symptomatic improvement like decrease in heart rate, tremor and anxiety (which are the common symptoms in hyperthyroidism). It also decrease the conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to active hormone T3.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar