What is Ciplar LA 40mg Tablet?
Ciplar LA 40 is a beta blocker generally used in various medical conditions. It helps decrease anxiety, relieve tremors, prevent migraines, and treat angina and hypertension. The drug prevents bleeding in the stomach caused by high blood pressure in the liver. It works in many to treat the following medical conditions and prevents life-threatening risks. As a prescription medicine, your doctor will direct you if it's helpful to you or not. Follow the dose and duration instructed by your doctor if you use this medicine.
Uses of Propranolol 40mg tablets
Propranolol tablets are generally prescribed for-
- Prevention of heart attack, stroke
- Treatment of tremors
- Prevention of Angina(heart-related chest pain)
- Treatment of Anxiety
- Treatment of Pheochromocytoma
- Prevention of Migraine
- Treatment of Arrhythmia
How does it work?
Ciplar LA 40mg tablets include Propranolol as its active salt, a beta-blocker. Treating various medical conditions works by blocking beta receptors 1 and 2. It blocks the beta 1 receptor located in the cells of the hearts. Thus, it lowers the heart rate and decreases the blood pumping frequency of the heart. It decreases the raised blood pressure and prevents related complications.
On the other side, when it blocks Beta 2 receptors located in the lungs and blood vessels of skeletal muscle. In turn, it helps lower the body's overall blood pressure. Thus, it reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney or heart problems in the future. By acting on each specific point, the drug helps treat the issue in these medical conditions. It reduces tremors, prevents migraine, and reduces symptoms of too much thyroid hormone.
How to take a Ciplar LA 40mg tablet?
Your doctor may direct you to Ciplar LA 40mg tablets alone or with the other medicines. It usually depends on your medical condition and treatment procedure. So follow the prescription strictly to the maximum benefits out of it and take it regularly. To take this tablet orally, swallow a 40mg tablet with a glass of water without chewing or breaking the tablet. Take these tablets on an empty stomach, and if you have any doubt about their intake, please consult a doctor. During the treatment period, take all doses and take them promptly.
Side effects
Getting side effects along with medical benefits are usually come and also rare. These adverse effects only appear in a few individuals; some get mild or may feel severe. If any of them appears in you and bother you, please seek immediate medical attention. It may cause unpleasant effects like-
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty in breathing
- Constipation
- Unusual tiredness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
Precautions and Safety advice
- Do not take any Ciplar LA 40mg tablet dose if you have an allergy to Propranolol.
- Patients taking Propranolol tablets are not recommended to consume alcohol with it.
- Please consult your doctor before taking any Ciplar LA 40 tablets during pregnancy. Usually, the drug is not recommended safe during pregnancy; soo take caution.
- Propranolol tablets can make you feel dizzy or affect your vision, so do not drive if you feel these symptoms.
Inform your doctor about your medical history and all the health issues before you take this drug. It is only when your doctor allows for its use and follow the instruction strictly.
