Celiprolol (HCl)
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Celiprolol (HCl) is a cardio-selective beta blocker. It possesses intrinsic sympathomimetic and direct vasodilator activity. It is, therefore, used in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris.
Indications
Celiprolol (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina pectoris, Hypertension, Mild to moderate hypertension, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Arrhythmias, Supraventricular arrhythmias.
Contraindications
Celiprolol (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma, Heart failure, Cardiogenic shock, Bradycardia, Sick sinus syndrome, AV block of ii &iii degree, Obstructive lung disorders, Renal impairment.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Celiprolol (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Bradycardia. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Celiprolol (HCl) include Bradycardia, Hypotension. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Celiprolol (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Palpitation, Cold extremities, Depression, Tremor, Hypersensitivity, Breathlessness.
Warnings
It should be used with caution in diabetic patients or patients with impaired liver or kidney function. It should not be given to patient with bronchospasm or asthma or to those with a history of obstructive airways disease.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pediatrics, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Celiprolol (HCl) was found.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.