Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Cipla Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Propranolol (40mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 432 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Ciplar H Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg, 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.
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet Reviews
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg 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 40 mg/25 mg 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 40 mg/25 mg 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.
How Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet Works
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Hydrochlorothiazide.
How to Use Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg 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 40 mg/25 mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet
- In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg 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.
Uses of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Ciplar H 40 mg/25 mg is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- 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.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, sodium, magnesium, and potassium in your blood.
References
- Medscape. Propranolol/hydrochlorothiazide.
- Propranolol hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2009.