Celectol

The active ingredient in Celectol is celiprolol hydrochloride. This medication falls under a drug class named beta-blockers. It blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, allowing the blood vessels to relax and the heart to beat slowly.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and read all documents provided, including the full Prescribing Information, FDA-Approved Product Labeling, Instructions for Use, and Medication Guide, before using Celectol. However, the following is a synopsis of the general guidelines for the use of Celectol:

• This medication is taken once daily, preferably first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after a meal.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

The most common side effects of Celectol include:

• Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Somnolence
• Hot flushes
• Nausea
• Weakness

Some individuals may experience serious side effects while using Celectol. These side effects may require immediate medical attention. If you experience any of the following, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical help:

• Severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and trouble breathing.
• Worsening heart failure: chest pain (angina), fatigue, and fluid retention (swelling in the legs).
• Acute bronchospasm: shortness of breath and cough.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Celectol. You should always seek medical advice from your healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about your medical condition or treatment. Read all patient information, medication guides, or drug information sheets that come with this medication. You can also report adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before starting Celectol, it is crucial to discuss any existing health conditions with your healthcare provider. You should be sure that your healthcare provider is aware of all your medical conditions, including whether you have:

• Heart disease
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia) or very fast, irregular, strong heartbeats (palpitations)
• History of psoriasis
• Raynaud’s disease
• History of asthma or breathing problems
• Kidney or liver disease

Allergic reaction to medication

Diabetes

• Known allergy to Celectol or any of the excipients
• Known allergy to other medications within the same drug class
• Uncontrolled heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, and heart block
• Very slow heart rate or low blood pressure
• Severe kidney disease
• Acute episodes of asthma
• Untreated pheochromocytoma.
• History of Raynaud’s disease

The medication will begin working within a few hours.

When Celectol is taken with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements, it may change how they work or increase the frequency or severity of side effects. Make sure that you tell your healthcare professional about anything that you are taking to avoid any negative drug interactions, including:

• MOA inhibitors
• Clonidine
• Clarithromycin
• Medications used for anesthesia
• Medications used for Diabetes
• Insulin
• Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

Celectol 200 mg tablets are the available dosage form and strength.

Celectol should be stored at room temperature and out of the reach of children.

The pharmaceutical company that manufactures Celectol is Neon Healthcare Ltd, which is located in the United Kingdom.

There are lower-cost alternatives for the brand-name Celectol.

Celectol is a medication that requires tapering, and the patient should follow the doctor’s instructions.

There is no information on whether this medication can affect your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have any plans to become pregnant. They will know or recommend what is best for you.

This medication is known to pass into breast milk. Talk to your doctor if you are already breastfeeding or if you have any plans to breastfeed. They will know or recommend what is best for you.