Inderal

Designed to support heart rhythm and mitigate blood pressure indicated to target migraine frequency.

Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 80mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Apsolol; Bedranol

Therapeutic class

Beta Blocker

Pharmacological class

Non-selective Beta Blocker

Known off-label uses

anxiety

Precautions and warnings

monitor pulse rate; use with caution in diabetes; avoid abrupt cessation

Minor side effects

fatigue; cold extremities; bradycardia

Moderate side effects

sleep disturbances; nightmares; dizziness

Dosage forms

Tablet; Modified-release capsule, hard

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

AstraZeneca

Onset Time

30–60 minutes

Duration

4–8 hours

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place.

Drug interactions

verapamil; diltiazem

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Contraindications

cardiogenic shock; uncompensated heart failure; second or third degree atrioventricular block; asthma

Serious side effects

bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention; heart block — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Designed to support heart rhythm and mitigate blood pressure indicated to target migraine frequency.

Mechanism of action

A non-selective adrenergic beta-receptor antagonist. It blocks adrenaline and noradrenaline, reducing heart rate, force of contraction, and cardiac output, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing oxygen demand.

Inderal

Designed to support heart rhythm and mitigate blood pressure indicated to target migraine frequency.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Propranolol
  • Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Migraine Prophylaxis, Essential Tremor

Usually available as

  • 270 tablets - 10 mg50-10-mg-3215
  • 270 tablets - 20 mg50-20-mg-3222
  • 270 tablets - 40 mg50-40-mg-3229