INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT
(Each CELECTOL tablet contains celiprolol 200mg, each CELECTOL 400 tablet contains celiprolol 400 mg)
Please read this leaflet carefully BEFORE you start to take these tablets. This leaflet is a summary of important information about your tablets. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything to do with your treatment, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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WHAT IS IN CELECTOL? The active ingredient in CELECTOL is: celiprolol hydrochloride The tablets contain either 200mg or 400mg of celiprolol . The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate. The film coating contains: 200mg strength: Opadry OY-F-6197 and Opadry YS-1-7006 (E464, E171, E104 polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 6000). 400mg strength: Opadry Y- 1-7000 and Opadry YS-1-7006 (E464, E171 polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 6000). CELECTOL are yellow, heart-shaped and engraved with ª on one side and 200 and a break line on the other. CELECTOL 400 are white, heart shaped and engraved with ª on one side and 400 and a break line on the other The tablets are currently available in blister packs of 28 tablets (200mg and 400mg) and also hospital packs of 100 tablets (200mg). CELECTOL is one of a group of medicines called beta-blockers. The product licence holder is Rhône-Poulenc Rorer, Eastbourne, East Sussex and the tablets are manufactured by May & Baker Limited, Dagenham, Essex. WHY HAVE YOU BEEN PRESCRIBED CELECTOL? CELECTOL is used to lower your blood pressure. BEFORE TAKING YOUR TABLETS If the answer is YES to any of the following questions, you should discuss the matter with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any of the tablets.
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WHAT ELSE ARE YOU TAKING? If you have to go to a doctor, dentist or hospital for any reason, tell them that you are taking CELECTOL. This is especially important if you are likely to be given an anaesthetic. Some medicines may change the overall effects of CELECTOL, or should not be taken with it. If you are taking any of the following tell your doctor. drugs used to control abnormal heart rhythm disopyramide verapamil theophylline chlorthalidone hydrochlorthiazide other beta-blockers other medicines to lower blood pressure HOW TO TAKE YOUR TABLETS The usual dose is 200 to 400mg first thing in the morning half an hour before food. The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water. Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. It is important to take your tablets at the right time. Take them as directed by your doctor. The pharmacist’s label will tell you how many to take and how often. If it does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE YOUR CELECTOL? Do not worry . Take your tablets as soon as you remember then go on as before. DO NOT take double the dose on the same day. WHAT IF YOU TAKE TOO MANY? If you accidentally take too much, or if a child has swallowed any of your tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. DOES CELECTOL HAVE SIDE EFFECTS? As well as benefits, a medicine may occasionally have some unwanted effects in some patients. |
The following minor side-effects of CELECTOL are well known. You should not need to worry about them unless they become troublesome, in which case contact your doctor: Headache Dizziness Tiredness or fatigue Nausea or feeling sick Sleepiness Shakiness Palpitations (fast heart rate) If you get any of the following tell your doctor immediately: Skin rashes Any changes in your eyesight Breathlessness, wheezing or coughing Depression Like all medicines, CELECTOL may have other unwanted effects which are very rare. If you notice any change in your health whilst taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediately. EXPIRY DATE You must not take the tablets after the expiry date. If in doubt, check with your doctor or pharmacist. The expiry date can be found in two places.
STORAGE OF YOUR CELECTOL Keep your tablets in a safe place and out of reach of children. Keep your tablets in the strip pack and in the box. Keep them in a cool, dry place. Do not keep the tablets if your doctor decides to stop treatment. Return them to your pharmacist who will arrange for their destruction. REMEMBER. These tablets are only for you. Only a doctor may prescribe them for you. Never give them to others. They may harm other people even if their symptoms appear the same as yours. ™CELECTOL and the CELECTOL logo are trademarks. This leaflet was revised June 1995 © 1995 Rhône-Poulenc Rorer |
YOUR HEALTH IN YOUR HANDS
Q. My doctor has told me that I have high blood pressure (hypertension). Why is it important to lower it ? A. High blood pressure increases the risk of serious illness or death from heart disease and stroke. Lowering the blood pressure lessens the chance of getting these problems. Q. Does high blood pressure have any other bad effects on my health ? A. Yes, it can sometimes result in kidney disease and eye problems. Q. Is high blood pressure the only reason (risk factor) that people are more likely to get heart trouble and have a stroke ? A. No, but it is one of the most important ones. Q. What are the other important risk factors ? A. Smoking, having high fat (cholesterol) levels in the blood and being overweight Q. Are there any others? A. Yes, eating too much salt in the diet, drinking too much alcohol, and not taking enough exercise. Q. Is there anything I can do to help myself ? A. Yes, besides taking your tablets regularly, as prescribed by your doctor, follow these simple guidelines:
Q. Should I give up smoking or just cut down ? A. Try to give up smoking completely. Smoking kills. Smoking Is the cause of one in five fatal heart attacks.' It is directly responsible for thousands of deaths each year from lung cancer and other diseases. Don't forget that others around you who breathe your smoke, including your children. can be harmed |
Q. I have tried to give up smoking several times before. I just haven't got the will-power. How can I do it ? A. It is true that for some people, giving up smoking is not easy but the benefits are enormous. In recent years more than 11 million smokers in Britain have given up. 9 out of 10 have done it without any medical help. Lots of them tried many times before succeeding. Remember the first days are the worst! Get your friends to help you. They would like to. If you find giving up particularly difficult, ask your doctor to help. Q. I don't think I'm fat. Why should I reduce weight ? A. You don't have to be very fat for it to be harmful to you. Mark your height and weight on this chart. If you are in the darkest red zone you are really overweight You should think seriously about losing weight.
Q. How can I find out if I have high levels of cholesterol in my blood ? A. If your doctor hasn’t already checked this he may be able to arrange a simple blood test. |
Q. If my cholesterol levels are high how do I lower them? A. The simplest way to do this is to reduce the amount of far in your diet. switch to skimmed milk, low fat spread and polyunsaturated margarine. Cut down on cheese. Avoid fried foods, fatty meat, and biscuits, pies and cakes. Have more fish and chicken in place of red meat. Eat more fruit and vegetables. Q. How do I know if I eat too much salt? A. Even the average British diet contains too much salt. Do not add extra salt to your food at the table and reduce the amount used in cooking. Q. What about alcohol? A. You should drink less than 3 units a day if you are a man, and two units a day if you are a woman.
Q. I'm not the sporty type, how can I take exercise? A. You don't have to take up a vigorous sport to take exercise. Simply walking briskly (so your body feels like it's working hard) for about thirty minutes 3 or more times a week should be enough. Also use stairs rather than a lift or escalator. Cycling or gentle jogging and swimming are good for you too. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise programme. Remember it is important to start gently and build up slowly so that your body can get used to It. Q. So there seems to be a lot I can do for myself ? A. Yes, If you would like more information about any of these things you can write to: The British Heart Foundation 14, Fitzharding Street, London, W1H 4DH. Acknowledgements:
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