Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2803

USA Brand Name

Apo-Propranol, Detensol, Inderal, Novopranol

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Propranolol

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)

## What Is The Generic Name For Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet?

Propranolol is the generic version for Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

Apo-Propranol, Detensol, Inderal, Novopranol

## About Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Propranolol, is a beta blocker which is used in the treatment of High Blood Pressure, Chest Pain, and Asthma. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Propranolol, 20 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of:

Hypertension

Angina Pectoris (Chest Pain)

Anxiety

Migraine

Arrhythmias

Stenosis

Pheochromocytoma

## How Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol) Works?

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet is a Beta Blocker drug which has Propranolol, as an active ingredient. It basically blocks beta cells on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces Blood Pressure, Heart Beat, and strain on the Heart.

## Before You Use Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol):

Make sure that you are not in a habit of Smoking or using Tobacco

Make sure that you are not taking Alcohol

Make sure that you do not have Liver problems

Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

You should not drive after taking this tablet

You should avoid Alcohol

This can cause dizziness and lightheadedness while you get up from lying position. So, to avoid this get up slowly.

Other Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

You should not take Ciplar -LA 20 Mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed allergy to it

Have Heart Failure or Asthma

Are pregnant or conceiving

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have allergy to the tablet

Are going for any surgery

Have any other heart disease

Have any kidney or liver disease

Are taking alcohol or other drugs

Are Pregnant or trying to conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Have Diabetes or another severe Disease

## Dosage :

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet is a Beta Blocker drug which has Propranolol, as an active ingredient and used to treat Hypertension, Angina, Heart Attack, etc. although it is not the first choice of Drug but should be taken cautiously. It is available in various strengths and its dose and time should be advised by your doctor. Extended release of this tablet should not be given to children below 17 years of age.

It is better to take Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet empty stomach (1 hr prior or 2 hr after the meal). Avoid taking Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet with high-fat diet.

## How Much Of The Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol) to Be Used?

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet.

## How To Take The Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take it empty stomach either prior or after the meal. Avoid high-fat diets.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

You are always advised to take Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.

## Overdose?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you suspect any overdose.

## Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet at a fixed time. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet (Propranolol)?

Dizziness

Hypotension

Weight Gain

Skin Blistering

Difficulty in Breathing

Chest Pain and Discomfort

Diarrhea

Irregular Heart Beat

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Multivitamins are reported to interact with Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

Amlodipine

Diltiazem

Lidocaine

Diclofenac

Formoterol

Epinephrine

Aminophylline

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

Diabetes

Heart Disease

Asthma

Allergy

## Warning And Precaution:

Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in conditions like:

Allergy

Asthma

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Thyrotoxicosis

Heart Failure

Sportsperson should avoid it during sports events because it is listed in the banned drugs published by World Anti-Doping Agency.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

It should not be used in hypersensitivity (Allergy).

It may exacerbate Ischemic Heart Disease after abrupt withdrawal. You should always consult your doctor for such kind of Disease. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

## Storage :

Store the Ciplar-LA 20 Mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.