Celicard 100mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It is used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) and preventing angina (heart-related chest pain). It reduces blood pressure and helps in preventing future heart attacks and strokes. Celicard 100mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond to the medicine. You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. It should be taken on an empty stomach and try to take it at the same time each day. You should keep taking it even if you feel well. You are still getting the benefits. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen. The most common side effects of this medicine include depression, insomnia, headache, weakness, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, rash, and itching. You may also experience constipation, dizziness, diarrhea, and tremor, Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or will not go away. Most are short-lived and improve as your body gets used to the medicine. You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, very slow or uneven heartbeats, or a serious heart condition, including heart failure. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver problems or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In terms of lifestyle, alcohol may affect the way this medicine works and should be avoided. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Headache
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Tremors
• Depression
• Weakness
• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Rash
• Itching

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• Q. Q. When can I expect a relief in my symptoms after starting Celicard 100mg Tablet for high blood pressure??
  Ans: Celicard 100mg Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. However, it may take up to a week to see the full benefits of the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions. You may not notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. For migraine, it may take a few weeks before you notice any difference, so keep taking the medicine.
• Q. Q. Is Celicard 100mg Tablet effective??
  Ans: Celicard 100mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Celicard 100mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. Can Celicard 100mg Tablet be used in asthmatics??
  Ans: No, Celicard 100mg Tablet cannot be used in asthmatics. Celicard 100mg Tablet is a non-specific beta receptor blocker. Using Celicard 100mg Tablet in asthma patients can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack.
• Q. Q. My doctor has prescribed Celicard 100mg Tablet even though my blood pressure is within normal limits. Is it because of the chest pain that I complained of??
  Ans: Yes, it is possible that your doctor prescribed Celicard 100mg Tablet for chest pain (angina). Celicard 100mg Tablet is a beta-blocker which is used to lower high blood pressure, prevent angina, treat or prevent heart attacks or reduce your risk of heart problems following a heart attack. Celicard 100mg Tablet is also used to treat irregularities in heartbeat, including those caused by anxiety, essential tremor (shaking of head, chin and hands). It also prevents migraine headaches, overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism) and bleeding in the food pipe caused by high blood pressure.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Celicard 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: If you have missed a dose of Celicard 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
• Q. Q. Can I take fluoxetine with Celicard 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: No, you should avoid taking fluoxetine with Celicard 100mg Tablet. This is because fluoxetine may cause an increase in levels of Celicard 100mg Tablet in the body which may increase its toxicity.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Celicard 100mg Tablet as my chest pain is under control??
  Ans: No, you should not stop taking Celicard 100mg Tablet suddenly because that may worsen your angina or may cause a heart attack. Tell your doctor and if there is a need to stop Celicard 100mg Tablet, your doctor will reduce your dose gradually over a period of a few weeks.
• Q. Q. Is Celicard 100mg Tablet good for anxiety??
  Ans: Yes, Celicard 100mg Tablet helps relieve your physical symptoms of anxiety. The dose and duration of taking Celicard 100mg Tablet will be suggested by your doctor, depending on whether your symptoms are a recurring problem or occur only in stressful conditions. However, Celicard 100mg Tablet is usually given for a short time for anxiety.
• Q. Q. I have been on indomethacin for several months. Will it be a problem if I start taking Celicard 100mg Tablet along with it??
  Ans: Yes, indomethacin may interfere with the working of Celicard 100mg Tablet and make it less effective. As a result, your blood pressure may increase. Speak to your doctor who will prescribe you a different medicine to control blood pressure.

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