Celicard 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Celicard 200mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) and preventing angina (heart-related chest pain). It reduces blood pressure and helps in preventing future heart attacks and strokes.
It is a beta blocker
It is a beta blocker
Uses of Celicard Tablet
Benefits of Celicard Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Celicard 200mg Tablet blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This also reduces your risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or other heart and kidney problems in the future.
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Celicard 200mg Tablet makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. Thus, making it less likely that you will suffer from heart-related chest pain (angina). This medicine thus helps to increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily and confidently.
Side effects of Celicard 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 Celicard
- Nausea
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Tremors
- Depression
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Rash
- Itching
How to use Celicard 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. Celicard 200mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Celicard 200mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Celicard 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Celicard 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Celicard 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
AS you may feel dizzy or tired, have problems seeing, shaking or headaches whilst taking Celicard 200mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
AS you may feel dizzy or tired, have problems seeing, shaking or headaches whilst taking Celicard 200mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Celicard 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celicard 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Celicard 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Use of Celicard 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Celicard 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celicard 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Celicard 200mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkyl-phenylketones derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Beta blocker- Cardioselective
Patient concerns
FAQs
When can I expect a relief in my symptoms after starting Celicard 200mg Tablet for high blood pressure?
Celicard 200mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. However, it may take up to a week to see the full benefits of the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions. You may not notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. For migraine, it may take a few weeks before you notice any difference, so keep taking the medicine.
Is Celicard 200mg Tablet effective?
Celicard 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Celicard 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can Celicard 200mg Tablet be used in asthmatics?
No, Celicard 200mg Tablet cannot be used in asthmatics. Celicard 200mg Tablet is a non-specific beta receptor blocker. Using Celicard 200mg Tablet in asthma patients can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack.
My doctor has prescribed Celicard 200mg Tablet even though my blood pressure is within normal limits. Is it because of the chest pain that I complained of?
Yes, it is possible that your doctor prescribed Celicard 200mg Tablet for chest pain (angina). Celicard 200mg Tablet is a beta-blocker which is used to lower high blood pressure, prevent angina, treat or prevent heart attacks or reduce your risk of heart problems following a heart attack. Celicard 200mg Tablet is also used to treat irregularities in heartbeat, including those caused by anxiety, essential tremor (shaking of head, chin and hands). It also prevents migraine headaches, overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism) and bleeding in the food pipe caused by high blood pressure.
What if I forget to take a dose of Celicard 200mg Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Celicard 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Can I take fluoxetine with Celicard 200mg Tablet?
No, you should avoid taking fluoxetine with Celicard 200mg Tablet. This is because fluoxetine may cause an increase in levels of Celicard 200mg Tablet in the body which may increase its toxicity.
Can I stop taking Celicard 200mg Tablet as my chest pain is under control?
No, you should not stop taking Celicard 200mg Tablet suddenly because that may worsen your angina or may cause a heart attack. Tell your doctor and if there is a need to stop Celicard 200mg Tablet, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually over a period of a few weeks.
Is Celicard 200mg Tablet good for anxiety?
Yes, Celicard 200mg Tablet helps relieve your physical symptoms of anxiety. The dose and duration of taking Celicard 200mg Tablet will be suggested by your doctor, depending on whether your symptoms are a recurring problem or occur only in stressful conditions. However, Celicard 200mg Tablet is usually given for a short time for anxiety.
I have been on indomethacin for several months. Will it be a problem if I start taking Celicard 200mg Tablet along with it?
Yes, indomethacin may interfere with the working of Celicard 200mg Tablet and make it less effective. As a result, your blood pressure may increase. Speak to your doctor who will prescribe you a different medicine to control blood pressure.
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