Celiprolol

About Celiprolol

This belongs to the group of medicines known as beta-blockers.

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.

Celiprolol is available in tablet form.

It is also sometimes known as: Celectol. You may notice the use of any of these names on the packaging of your medicine.

Before taking Celiprolol

Before taking celiprolol make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding
• if you suffer from liver or kidney problems
• if you suffer from low blood pressure or poor circulation
• if you suffer from asthma or breathing difficulties
• if you suffer from diabetes
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• if you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines

How to take Celiprolol

• Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment.
• Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor first.
• Take each dose of celiprolol half to one hour before food.
• Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of celiprolol contact your doctor or go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if empty.
• This medicine is for you. Never give it to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Before taking any 'over-the-counter' medicines, check with your pharmacist which medicines are safe for you to take alongside celiprolol.
• Keep your regular doctors appointments so your progress can be monitored.
• Before having any kind of surgery, including dental or emergency treatment, tell the doctor, dentists or surgeon that you are taking celiprolol.
• It is very important to follow any dietary advice that you may have been given by your doctor.
• If you have diabetes: Check your blood glucose levels regularly as this preparation can effect the levels of sugar in your blood.
• Celiprolol may cause dizziness. Make sure your reactions are normal before driving operating machinery or doing other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not fully alert.

Can Celiprolol cause problems?

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.

How to store Celiprolol

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool dry place, away from direct heat and light.
• 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.

© EMIS and Cegedim Pharmacy Services Ltd 2005   Updated: 02/04/2003