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Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

by Cipla Ltd
Propranolol (20mg)

₹63₹57

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Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

Introduction to Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

The medicine helps to relieve tremors and decrease anxiety. It blocks the activity of certain chemical messengers in the heart and blood vessels. This medicine reduces heart attack and blood pressure.

Safety Advice for Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It should be cautiously by the patients suffering from severe liver disease.

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It should be cautiously by the patients suffering from severe kidney disease.

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Avoid alcohol consumtpion with this drug.

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Fluctuations in blood sugar level may impair your driving ability.

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It is unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; it can harm developing baby.

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It is unsafe to use this drug during breastfeeding; it can pass through breast milk to the breastfed infant.

How Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s works

Propranolol is a beta-blocker that acts by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels and helps to reduce blood pressure, heart rate, and strain on the heart.

How To Use Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Take this medicine as per doctor's advice and strictly follow its duration.
  • This medicine can be taken with water without dividing it into parts, breaking, chewing.
  • The dose of this medicine should be taken before meals, but taking the medicine at the same time each day gives more optimal effects.

Special Precautions About Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor.
  • You should avoid using the drug if you have uneven heartbeats, asthma, or serious heart consition.
  • Discuss with your doctor if you have or had a medical history of heart or kidney disease.

Benefits Of Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Helps in the treatment of angina, heart attack, arrhythmia.
  • Helps in the treatment of migraine, anxiety, tremors, and hypertension.

Side Effects Of Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Cold extremities
  • Nightmares
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Slow heart rate
  • Fatigue

Similar Medicine Of Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take.
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose.
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Follow a healthy diet low in fat and salt. Avoid intake of alcohol and smoking. Exercise regularly and maintain healthy weight.

Drug Interaction

  • Antidiabetic Agents- Metformin, Insulin
  • Calcium Channel Blockers- Diltiazem, Verapamil

Drug Food Interaction

  • High-fat meals such as nuts & seeds, olive oil, butter, etc.
  • Meat
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine

Disease Explanation

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High Blood Pressure- also known as hypertension in which blood pressure becomes high when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. Over time this can damage your arteries and can lead to serious complications like heart attack and stroke.

FAQ's on Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

My doctor has prescribed Ciplar-LA even though my blood pressure is within normal limits. Is it because of the chest pain that I complained of?

Yes, it is possible that your doctor prescribed Ciplar-LA for chest pain (angina). Ciplar-LA is a beta-blocker which is used to lower high blood pressure, prevent angina, treat or prevent heart attacks or reduce your risk of heart problems following a heart attack. Ciplar-LA is also used to treat irregularities in heartbeat, including those caused by anxiety, essential tremor (shaking of head, chin and hands). It also prevents migraine headaches, overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism) and bleeding in the food pipe caused by high blood pressure.

Can I take fluoxetine with Ciplar-LA?

No, you should avoid taking fluoxetine with Ciplar-LA. This is because fluoxetine may cause an increase in the levels of Ciplar-LA in the body which may increase its toxicity.

How quickly does propranolol work for anxiety?

How Long Does it Take for Propranolol to Work? It takes 30-60 minutes for the effects of propranolol to become noticeable. Most people who take propranolol to treat performance anxiety use the medication about one hour before any stress-inducing events.

What is the use of Ciplar LA 20?

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).

What are side effects of propranolol?

The main side effects of propranolol are feeling dizzy or tired, cold hands or feet, difficulties sleeping and nightmares. These side effects are usually mild and short lived.

Why Tryptomer 10 mg is used?

Tryptomer 10mg Tablet is a a tricyclic antidepressant. Different doses of this medicine help in treating and preventing different problems such as depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine. It works by blocking the reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin (5HT) into presynaptic nerve terminals.

How long can you stay on beta blockers?

Guidelines recommend beta blocker therapy for three years, but that may not be necessary. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also called adrenaline. Taking beta blockers reduces your heart rate and blood pressure. This eases the workload on your heart and improves blood flow.

Can I stop taking Ciplar-LA as my chest pain is under control?

No, you should not stop taking Ciplar-LA suddenly because that may worsen your angina or may cause a heart attack. Tell your doctor and if there is a need to stop Ciplar-LA, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually over a period of a few weeks.

Can Ciplar-LA be used in asthmatics?

No, Ciplar-LA cannot be used in asthmatics. Ciplar-LA is a non-specific beta receptor blocker. Using Ciplar-LA in asthma patients can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack.

Do beta blockers help you sleep better?

A nightly dose of melatonin may also help. A small study published in the journal Sleep in 2012 found that patients on beta-blockers who also took melatonin fell asleep sooner, had more restful sleep, and slept longer — an extra 36 minutes a night, on average — than patients taking an inactive placebo.

How long does it take for propranolol to lower blood pressure?

It may take a few days to several weeks for this drug to fully work. If youre taking a low dose twice per day and your blood pressure isnt controlled, your doctor may increase your dosage or tell you to take the drug three times per day.

How do I stop taking beta blockers?

Do not stop taking a beta blocker suddenly without consulting your doctor. This is important because when you take a beta blocker regularly, your body becomes used to it. Stopping it suddenly could cause problems such as palpitations, a recurrence of angina pain or a rise in blood pressure.

What is normal heart rate on beta blockers?

Even among patients on beta-blockers, the proportion with HR≥70 bpm was 41.1%. Also, among patients with anginal symptoms, only 22.1% achieved a HR≤60 bpm, despite the fact that stable angina guidelines recommend a target HR of 55–60 bpm in patients with angina on beta-blockers [22].

Is Ciplar-LA good for anxiety?

Yes, Ciplar-LA helps relieve your physical symptoms of anxiety. The dose and duration of taking Ciplar-LA will be suggested by your doctor, depending on whether your symptoms are a recurring problem or occur only in stressful conditions. However, Ciplar-LA is usually given for a short time for anxiety.

What is Ciplar tablet used for?

Ciplar 10 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (a disorder of the heart muscle). It is also used in preventing a heart attack, angina attacks (chest pain due to heart condition), tremors, and migraines....

I have been on Indomethacin for several months. Will it be a problem if I start taking Ciplar-LA along with it?

Yes, Indomethacin may interfere with the working of Ciplar-LA and make it less effective. As a result, your blood pressure may increase. Speak to your doctor who will prescribe you a different medicine to control blood pressure.

When can I expect a relief in my symptoms after starting Ciplar-LA for high blood pressure?

Ciplar-LA usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. However, it may take up to a week to see the full benefits of the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions. You may not notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. For migraine, it may take a few weeks before you notice any difference, so keep taking the medicine.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Thursday, 22 August, 2024

Prescription Required

Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

by Cipla Ltd
Propranolol (20mg)

₹63₹57

10% off
Ciplar LA 20mg Tablet 15s

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