Patient was educated on side effects of using Betapace as follows: Betapace can cause rapid heart rate, fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, and episodes of loss of consciousness. Betapace has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the current arrhythmias, which is referred to as a proarrhythmic effect. So, caution must be exercised to prevent this situation and manage it, in case it were to occur. Reduced work performed by the [...]

Patient was educated on side effects of using Betapace as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to reduced heart rate. This can reduce blood supply to the vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Blood supply to the peripheries can decrease secondary to reduced force of contraction of heart muscle, resulting in cold extremities. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can result in muscle cramps, [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Betapace as follows: Careful follow-up regarding potassium levels in the blood is mandatory, as both hypo and hyperkalemia can cause serious life threatening arrhythmias. Betapace is contraindicated in individuals with history of asthma, COPD, and with any other issues resulting in episodes of difficulty breathing.  Report any symptoms of exacerbation of asthma and shortness of breath immediately to your doctor. Observe compliance with any regular [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using Betapace as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Betapace. Betapace has the potential to cause new arrhythmias or worsen the current arrhythmias, which is referred [...]

Patient was educated on contraindication for using Betapace as follows: Avoid using Betapace along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Betapace along with any other medications that can cause reduced force of contraction of the heart muscle, such as, calcium [...]