Ciplar-40 Tablet

Description

Ciplar 40 Tablet (Propranolol 40mg)

Uses:

• Prevents angina (chest pain), migraine, and stomach bleeding due to portal hypertension.

• Treats high blood pressure, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), anxiety, tremors, and pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor).

• Post-heart attack management and glaucoma (off-label use).

Benefits:

• Angina: Improves blood flow, reduces chest pain, and enhances exercise tolerance.

• Migraine: Prevents attacks by regulating blood flow in the brain.

• Pheochromocytoma: Controls dangerous blood pressure spikes during surgery.

Dosage:

• Take on an empty stomach, same time daily.

• Do not crush/chew. Avoid high-fat meals (butter, nuts, etc.).

• Do not stop abruptly (risk of worsening conditions).

Side Effects:

• Common: Fatigue, cold hands/feet, slow heartbeat, nausea, nightmares.

• Serious: Shortness of breath, severe dizziness (report to doctor).

Contraindications:

• Avoid if you have asthma, severe heart failure, or very slow heartbeat.

• Caution in liver/kidney disease, COPD, or diabetes.

Safety:

• Alcohol: Unsafe (intensifies side effects).

• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Avoid (potential harm to baby).

• Driving: May cause dizziness; avoid if affected.

Missed Dose:

• Take ASAP, but skip if close to next dose. Never double dose.

How It Works:

• Blocks adrenaline effects, slows heart rate, and widens blood vessels to reduce blood pressure and anxiety.

Note: Always follow your doctor’s prescription and discuss lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, alcohol) for optimal results.