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Celiprolol Introduction
Celiprolol can be used to treat
high blood pressure. Celiprolol works by blocking the
transmission of messages to the beta receptors in the heart
which slows down the activity of the heart decreasing blood
pressure.
Precautions before taking
Celiprolol
Before taking celiprolol make sure
your doctor or pharmacist knows:
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if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
breast-feeding
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if you suffer from liver or kidney problems
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if you suffer from low blood pressure or poor
circulation
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if you suffer from asthma or breathing
difficulties
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if you suffer from diabetes
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to
this or any other medicine
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if you are taking any other medicines,
including those available to buy without a prescription,
herbal and complementary medicines
Celiprolol Side Effects
Along with their needed effects,
all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually
improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine.
Headache, extreme tiredness,
feeling sick, disturbed sleep, nightmares, feeling sleepy,
coldness of the extremities (fingers, toes and nose).
If you experience any other
worrying side effects which you think may be due to this
medicine, discuss them with your pharmacist.
Celiprolol Storage
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Keep all medicines out of the reach of
children.
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Store in a cool dry place, away from direct
heat and light.
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Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines.
Discard them safely out of the reach of children or take
them to your local pharmacist who will dispose of them for
you.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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