Ciplar LA 20 Tablet

• Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), migraine and anxiety

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Ciplar-LA Tiredness Weakness Cold extremities Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

• How Ciplar-LA Tablet works Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet contains propranolol, a beta blocker. It works by affecting the body’s response to nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. This prevents arrhythmias. It also widens the blood vessels in the body for better blood flow, thereby preventing angina as well as migraine. Propranolol helps block the effects of the chemical messengers, namely, adrenaline and noradrenaline, that are produced by the brain and are responsible for increasing your heart rate, which makes you feel anxious. This way it helps with anxiety. While treating pheochromocytoma, Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may be given to block the action of high-adrenaline hormones, to lower the risk of developing dangerously high blood pressure during surgery for removing the tumor.

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  Alcohol:

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet.

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  Driving:

  Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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  Kidney:

  Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Pregnancy:

  Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Ciplar-LA 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.