Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is Capinol LA used for?
Capinol LA is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.
Q. Is Capinol LA over the counter product?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor?
Capinol LA is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.
Q. Is Capinol LA safe to use?
Clinical studies have shown that Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with Betahistine?
Capinol LA and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA a blood thinner?
Capinol LA is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q. Is Capinol LA a narcotic substance?
Capinol LA is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.
Q. Is Capinol LA ototoxic?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA a statin?
No, Capinol LA is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
Q. Is Capinol LA used to treat anxiety?
Capinol LA is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Capinol LA for headaches?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe.
Q. Can you take Capinol LA for depression?
Capinol LA is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.
Q. Can I take Capinol LA for a migraine headache?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with alprazolam?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with lorazepam?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA without food?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with aspirin?
Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Capinol LA. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Capinol LA with gabapentin?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with amoxicillin?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA with prednisone?
Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA cause diabetes?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA and you have diabetes.
Q. Does Capinol LA work?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA make you sleepy?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA expire?
Capinol LA. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Capinol LA is three years.
Q. Does Capinol LA cause depression?
Depression is a rare side effect of Capinol LA. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Capinol LA cause erectile dysfunction?
Capinol LA 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 Capinol LA cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Capinol LA. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.
Q. Does Capinol LA affect sleep?
Use of Capinol LA has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Capinol LA.
Q. Can the use of Capinol LA increase the blood sugar levels?
Capinol LA 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
