Inderal
Designed to support heart rhythm and mitigate blood pressure indicated to target migraine frequency.
Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 80mg
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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