Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Ciplar used for?
Ciplar is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.
Q. Is Ciplar over the counter product?
Ciplar is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the proper indication in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised by a doctor.
Q. Is Ciplar a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor?
Ciplar is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.
Q. Is Ciplar safe to use?
Clinical studies have shown that Ciplar is tolerated well even in long-term use and is safe. However, the drug is not devoid of side effects and should only be taken as per the doctorâÂÂs advice.
Q. Is it safe to take Ciplar with Betahistine?
Ciplar and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Ciplar is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.
Q. Is Ciplar a blood thinner?
Ciplar is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q. Is Ciplar a narcotic substance?
Ciplar is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.
Q. Is Ciplar ototoxic?
Ciplar is not associated with ototoxicity (harmful to the ear). However, if you experience any such problem while using the drug, talk to your doctor.
Q. Is Ciplar a statin?
No, Ciplar is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q. Is Ciplar used to treat anxiety?
Ciplar is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Ciplar for headaches?
Ciplar is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to prevent an attack of a migraine headache. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the proper treatment of your headache.
Q. Can I take Ciplar for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Ciplar is not indicated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consult your doctor for the right treatment IBS.
Q. For how long can I take Ciplar?
Ciplar is a prescription drug and should only be taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as advised by the doctor. However, clinical studies have shown that Ciplar is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe.
Q. Can you take Ciplar for depression?
Ciplar is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.
Q. Can I take Ciplar for a migraine headache?
Ciplar can be used as a to prevent an attack for migraine headaches. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the appropriate the appropriate therapy.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with alprazolam?
Ciplar is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with lorazepam?
Ciplar is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with lorazepam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.
Q. Can I take Ciplar without food?
Ciplar can be taken without food. However, taking the drug with food, especially high-protein food enhances the bioavailability (amount of drug which reaches the blood) of the drug.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with aspirin?
Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Ciplar. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with gabapentin?
Ciplar is not known to have any interactions with gabapentin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with amoxicillin?
Ciplar is not known to have any interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q. Can I take Ciplar with prednisone?
Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Ciplar may decrease if taken with prednisone as prednisone can cause sodium and water retention. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q. Does Ciplar cause diabetes?
Ciplar is not known to cause diabetes. However, it can interfere with insulin secretion and it can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor in case you are prescribed Ciplar and you have diabetes.
Q. Does Ciplar work?
Ciplar is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker which is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases like hypertension, angina, migraine, heart attack, tremors etc. It is a prescription drug which should only be used as per the doctorâÂÂs advice.
Q. Does Ciplar make you sleepy?
Ciplar is not known to make you sleepy. It can, however, cause loss of sleep and dizziness rarely. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.
Q. Does Ciplar expire?
Ciplar. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Ciplar is three years.
Q. Does Ciplar cause depression?
Depression is a rare side effect of Ciplar. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Ciplar cause erectile dysfunction?
Ciplar use has been associated with erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such problem while using the drug.
Q. Does Ciplar cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Ciplar. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.
Q. Does Ciplar affect sleep?
Use of Ciplar has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Ciplar.
Q. Can the use of Ciplar increase the blood sugar levels?
Ciplar can interfere with insulin secretion and can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. However, it is not known to significantly affect blood sugar values.Show moreShow less
