Zebeta is used for treating patients with high blood pressure. It may be used alone or together with other medications.
How Taken
The usual dose of zebeta is 5 mg or 10 mg once daily although doses up to 20 mg daily have been prescribed. Some patients, for example, those with marked kidney, liver or lung diseases, may be given 2.5 mg daily. Zebeta can be taken with or without food.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it if you remember the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Zebeta should be stored at room temperature, 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) in an air-tight container.
Possible Side Effects
Zebeta is generally well-tolerated, and side effects are mild and transient. Rare side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, impotence, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, numbness, tingling, cold extremities, sore throat, and shortness of breath or wheezing. Zebeta can aggravate breathing difficulties in patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. In patients with existing slow heart rates (bradycardias) and heart blocks (defects in electrical conduction within the heart), zebeta can cause dangerously slow heart rates and even shock. Zebeta reduces the force of contraction of heart muscle and can aggravate symptoms of heart failure. In patients with coronary artery disease, abruptly stopping zebeta can suddenly worsen angina, and occasionally precipitate heart attacks. If it is necessary to discontinue zebeta, its dosage can be reduced gradually over one to two weeks. Zebeta can mask the early warning symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and should be used with caution in patients receiving treatment for diabetes.
More Information
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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