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Indications & Uses
Celipress is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Celiprolol Hydrochloride works as a beta-1 selective adrenoceptor antagonist that also has vasoactive and partial beta-2 agonist properties. This partial beta-2 agonist activity is believed to give it its mild vasodilating effect. It helps reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension, both at rest and during exercise. How it affects heart rate and cardiac output depends on the level of background sympathetic tone already present in the body. During periods of stress, such as physical exertion, celiprolol dampens the chronotropic (heart rate) and inotropic (contraction force) responses that would normally occur with sympathetic stimulation. At rest, however, it causes only minimal disruption to normal heart function.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults, including the elderly: the recommended starting dose is 200 mg of Celiprolol Hydrochloride once a day. If needed after 2 to 4 weeks, your doctor will increase your dose to 400 mg once a day. The maximum dose is 400 mg once a day. If you feel that the effect of Celiprolol Hydrochloride tablets is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults with liver or kidney problems: if you have kidney problems, your doctor may give you a lower dose than stated above and increase it as needed. A reduction in dosage by half may be appropriate for patients with moderate impairment of kidney function, meaning a creatinine clearance in the range of 15 to 40 ml per minute. Celiprolol Hydrochloride is not recommended for patients with severely impaired kidney function, meaning a creatinine clearance of less than 15 ml per minute. Low doses of Celiprolol Hydrochloride are recommended for patients with liver problems.
Side Effects
Serious side effects: an allergic reaction, shown as a rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. You may also get flu like symptoms, swollen or painful joints, increased sensitivity to sunlight, hair loss, abdominal pain, or anaemia. This may mean you have a condition called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). These symptoms will usually go away once Celipress has been stopped. These are very serious side effects, and if you notice them you may have had a serious allergic reaction to Celipress. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Common side effects, which may affect up to 1 in 10 people, include dizziness or light headedness, weakness, or fainting, especially when standing up from a lying position, which could be signs of low blood pressure. You may also notice skin rashes or excessive itching.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take special care and consult your doctor before taking Celipress if you have liver or kidney problems, have Prinzmetal's angina (chest pain while resting), or have poor blood circulation, such as Raynaud's disease or Burger's Disease. Symptoms of Raynaud's disease include fingers and toes changing colour when cold and tingling or painful on warming up; your doctor will closely monitor you while taking this medicine. Also take care if you have inadequate circulation of blood through the coronary arteries, or if you have ever had a skin condition known as psoriasis, as your doctor will stop this medicine if you have. Take care if you have asthma or breathing problems due to long term lung problems, called bronchitis or emphysema, or if you have a thyroid problem, as the effects of an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis) may be hidden by beta blocker medicine. Take care if you have a history of severe allergies, particularly to other medicines, including anaphylactic reactions, or if you need anti-allergic treatment, for example following a wasp or bee sting, as your doctor may wish to interrupt your Celipress treatment to prevent a possible allergic reaction. If you are diabetic, be aware that the symptoms of low blood pressure (hypoglycaemia) may be hidden by beta blocker medicines. If you have any heart failure that is under control with medication, your doctor will give this medicine under strict medical surveillance. Take care also if you have a slow or irregular heartbeat.
Contraindications
Do not take Celiprolol Hydrochloride if any of the following apply to you. You are allergic to celiprolol hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients in this medicine, and signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, or swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue. You have had an allergic reaction to a beta-blocker such as propranolol, sotalol or timolol in the past. You have an irregular or very slow heartbeat, known as bradycardia, or low blood pressure, known as hypotension. You have heart failure that is not under control, a condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should, along with an abnormal heart rhythm, difficulty breathing and swollen ankles. You suffer from missed heart beats, known as heart block, or other heart problems, or you suffer from hardened arteries. You have severe kidney problems. You have, or have had, episodes of asthma, wheezing or other severe breathing problems. You have a rare, untreated tumour called a phaeochromocytoma. You have abnormal levels of acid in your blood, known as metabolic acidosis, usually as a result of severe illness. You are already taking theophylline, an anti-asthma medicine. You have late stage peripheral arterial occlusive disease or Raynaud's syndrome.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Celiprolol Hydrochloride will only be given if your doctor cannot find any safer option. If you take it during pregnancy, let your midwife know. In newborns whose mothers were treated with this type of medicine, its effects can linger for several days, and may include a slow heartbeat, heart failure, or difficulty breathing. Because of this, close monitoring of the baby is recommended for the first 3 to 5 days after birth. If you are already taking Celiprolol Hydrochloride and discover you are pregnant, speak to your doctor straight away. You should not breast-feed while taking Celiprolol Hydrochloride. If you are breast-feeding or planning to, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Celiprolol Hydrochloride is not recommended for children.
In elderly patients, the doctor may lower the dose of Celiprolol Hydrochloride if it is needed.
Overdose
If you take too much Celiprolol Hydrochloride, you may notice slow heart beats, low blood pressure, dizziness or weakness, difficulty in breathing, wheezing or heart problems. Contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Take this leaflet or some of the tablets with you, so your doctor can see what you have taken.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep the container in its outer carton and store it at no more than 25°C. Don't use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton. The expiry date means the last day of that month.
Don't throw medicines away in wastewater or with household waste. If you have medicines you no longer use, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of them. These steps help protect the environment.
Common questions about Celipress 200 mg
What is Celipress 200 mg Tablet?
Celipress 200 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Celiprolol Hydrochloride. It is made by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Mirpur. It belongs to the Beta-blockers group of medicines.
What is Celipress used for?
Celipress is used for: Hypertension.
What are the side effects of Celipress?
Serious side effects: an allergic reaction, shown as a rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue. You may also get flu like symptoms, swollen or painful joints, increased sensitivity to sunlight, hair loss, abdominal pain, or anaemia.
Can I take Celipress during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Celiprolol Hydrochloride will only be given if your doctor cannot find any safer option. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Celipress?
If you take too much Celiprolol Hydrochloride, you may notice slow heart beats, low blood pressure, dizziness or weakness, difficulty in breathing, wheezing or heart problems. Contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Celipress?
Keep the container in its outer carton and store it at no more than 25°C. Don't use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton.
Do I need a prescription for Celipress?
Celipress is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.