Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective.
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet should be taken on empty stomach preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Weakness and slow heart rate are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet should be taken on empty stomach preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Weakness and slow heart rate are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Uses of Ciplar H Tablet
Benefits of Ciplar H Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Ciplar H Tablet
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 H
- Weakness
- Cold extremities
- Slow heart rate
- Nightmares
- Increased blood lipid level
- Increased blood uric acid
- Glucose intolerance
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Decreased sodium level in blood
- Decreased magnesium level in blood
- Increased uric acid level in blood
How to use Ciplar H Tablet
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 H 40mg/25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Ciplar H Tablet works
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Hydrochlorothiazide.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ciplar H Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Ciplar H 40mg/25mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
- It helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Consult your doctor immediately.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, sodium, magnesium, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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- Medscape. Propranolol/hydrochlorothiazide. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Propranolol hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2009. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Cipla Ltd
Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
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