Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet- 15
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Manufactured By Cipla Ltd
Composition Propranolol (20mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It helps to decrease anxiety and relieve tremors. It is also used to help prevent migraine, heart-related chest pain (angina), and bleeding in the stomach caused by high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension).
Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may also be used to treat high blood pressure and some types of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond to the medicine. You should always take it as prescribed by the doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach and try to take it at the same time each day. You should keep taking it even if you feel well, as you are still getting the benefits. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen.
The most common side effects are tiredness, weakness cold fingers and toes (Raynaud phenomenon), irregular or slow heartbeat, numbness in your fingers, and breathlessness. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away. Most side effects are short-lived and improve as your body gets used to the medicine.
You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, very slow or uneven heartbeats, or a serious heart condition, including heart failure. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver problems or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In terms of lifestyle, alcohol may affect the way this medicine works and should be avoided. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
USES OF CIPLAR-LA TABLET
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Anxiety
- Arrhythmia
- Prevention of Heart attack
- Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Prevention of Migraine
BENEFITS OF CIPLAR-LA TABLET
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called beta-blockers. It blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This also reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart and kidney problems in the future.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CIPLAR-LA TABLET
Common side effects of Ciplar-LA
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Raynaud phenomenon
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking Propranolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
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Faq for medicine:
Q: What is Ciplar-la used for?
A: Ciplar-la is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.
Q: Is Ciplar-la over the counter product?
A: Ciplar-la is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the proper indication in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised by a doctor.
Q: Is Ciplar-la a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor?
A: Ciplar-la is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.
Q: Is Ciplar-la safe to use?
A: Clinical studies have shown that Ciplar-la is tolerated well even in long-term use and is safe. However, the drug is not devoid of side effects and should only be taken as per the doctor’s advice.
Q: Is it safe to take Ciplar-la with Betahistine?
A: Ciplar-la and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Ciplar-la is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.
Q: Is Ciplar-la a blood thinner?
A: Ciplar-la is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q: Is Ciplar-la a narcotic substance?
A: Ciplar-la is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.
Q: Is Ciplar-la ototoxic?
A: Ciplar-la is not associated with ototoxicity (harmful to the ear). However, if you experience any such problem while using the drug, talk to your doctor.
Q: Is Ciplar-la a statin?
A: No, Ciplar-la is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q: Is Ciplar-la used to treat anxiety?
A: Ciplar-la is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la for headaches?
A: Ciplar-la is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to prevent an attack of a migraine headache. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the proper treatment of your headache.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
A: Ciplar-la is not indicated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consult your doctor for the right treatment IBS.
Q: For how long can I take Ciplar-la?
A: Ciplar-la is a prescription drug and should only be taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as advised by the doctor. However, clinical studies have shown that Ciplar-la is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe.
Q: Can you take Ciplar-la for depression?
A: Ciplar-la is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la for a migraine headache?
A: Ciplar-la can be used as a to prevent an attack for migraine headaches. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the appropriate the appropriate therapy.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with alprazolam?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with lorazepam?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with lorazepam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la without food?
A: Ciplar-la can be taken without food. However, taking the drug with food, especially high-protein food enhances the bioavailability (amount of drug which reaches the blood) of the drug.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with aspirin?
A: Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Ciplar-la. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with gabapentin?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to have any interactions with gabapentin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with amoxicillin?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to have any interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Ciplar-la with prednisone?
A: Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Ciplar-la may decrease if taken with prednisone as prednisone can cause sodium and water retention. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Does Ciplar-la cause diabetes?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to cause diabetes. However, it can interfere with insulin secretion and it can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor in case you are prescribed Ciplar-la and you have diabetes.
Q: Does Ciplar-la work?
A: Ciplar-la is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker which is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases like hypertension, angina, migraine, heart attack, tremors etc. It is a prescription drug which should only be used as per the doctor’s advice.
Q: Does Ciplar-la make you sleepy?
A: Ciplar-la is not known to make you sleepy. It can, however, cause loss of sleep and dizziness rarely. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.
Q: Does Ciplar-la expire?
A: Ciplar-la. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Ciplar-la is three years.
Q: Does Ciplar-la cause depression?
A: Depression is a rare side effect of Ciplar-la. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Ciplar-la cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Ciplar-la use has been associated with erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such problem while using the drug.
Q: Does Ciplar-la cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Ciplar-la. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.
Q: Does Ciplar-la affect sleep?
A: Use of Ciplar-la has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Ciplar-la.
Q: Can the use of Ciplar-la increase the blood sugar levels?
A: Ciplar-la can interfere with insulin secretion and can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. However, it is not known to significantly affect blood sugar values.
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