Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet is used to treat anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. High levels of anxiety can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and skin flushing.

Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet contains Etizolam (benzodiazepine) and Propanolol (a beta-blocker), used to treat anxiety. Etizolam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger, GABA, which suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain. Propanolol works by blocking a certain chemical messenger in the heart and blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and workload on the heart.

Take Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience confusion, slow heart rate, memory impairment, tiredness, cold extremities, uncoordinated body movements, and drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.  

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet contains Etizolam, a habit-forming drug, so take it in dose and duration prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop taking Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet even if you feel better, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms. Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet is known to cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may reduce the effectiveness of Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet .

Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet is a combination drug containing 'anti-anxiety medication', primarily used to treat anxiety disorder. It contains Etizolam (benzodiazepine) and Propanolol (a beta-blocker), used to treat anxiety. Etizolam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger, GABA, which suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain. Propanolol works by blocking a certain chemical messenger in the heart and blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and workload on the heart.

• Confusion

• Slow heart rate

• Memory impairment

• Tiredness

• Nightmares

• Cold extremities

• Uncoordinated body movements

• Drowsiness

• Blurring of vision

• Loss of appetite

• Diarrhoea

• Dry eyes

• Mood swings

Do not take Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet if you are allergic to Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet or any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before starting Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), chronic pulmonary insufficiency, drug addiction, kidney or liver problems before taking Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet . Do not take Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma, and even death.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine, moxonidine, lofexidine, hydralazine, minoxidil, nitroprusside), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, alprazolam, escitalopram, carbamazepine), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), anti-allergic medication (cetirizine), opioid pain killers (bupropion, morphine, codeine), drugs used to treat heartburn (cisapride), sedative-hypnotics (zolpidem), drugs used to treat low blood sugar (diazoxide), antifungals (fluconazole), drugs for stomach ulcers (cimetidine, esomeprazole, omeprazole), antipsychotics (clozapine), drugs to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram).

Drug-Food Interaction: Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake while taking Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), pulmonary insufficiency, kidney or liver problems, diabetes, heart problem, inform your doctor before taking Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet .

• CLONIDINE
• MOXONIDINE
• LOFEXIDINE
• HYDRALAZINE
• MINOXIDIL
• NITROPRUSSIDE
• PHENYTOIN
• CLONAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PAROXETINE
• FLUVOXAMINE
• TRAZODONE
• CETIRIZINE
• BUPROPION
• MORPHINE
• CODEINE
• CISAPRIDE
• ZOLPIDEM
• DIAZOXIDE
• FLUCONAZOLE
• CIMETIDINE
• ESOMEPRAZOLE
• OMEPRAZOLE
• CLOZAPINE
• DISULFIRAM

• Do regular exercise and maintain healthy body weight.

• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

• Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.

• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.

• Avoid watching tv, using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness

• Do not take Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet .

• Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet causes drowsiness. Avoid doing activities that require your complete focus and attention, like driving when on this drug.

• An abrupt stoppage of Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.

• Avoid consuming alcohol while on Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet  as it can lead to dangerous side effects.

• Etiq-Beta 0.5/20 Tablet is unsafe for usage if you're pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. Discuss with your doctor in such situations about changing/replacing the medicine with safer alternatives.

• To avoid getting addicted to this drug, take it only in prescribed quantities and only as directed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Anxiety: High levels of anxiety can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and flushing of the skin. Anxiety disorders are different from feelings of anxiety and feeling nervous, which involve excessive anxiety, fear, or worry. Fear can arise due to anxiety and emotional response to an immediate threat related to more staying to fight or leaving to escape danger. Fear before getting ready for surgery is also a part of short-term anxiety. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, school work, and personal relationships.