Propranolol Tablets
Utilized to manage high blood pressure and designed to target performance anxiety and migraine prevention.
Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 80mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Inderal
- Therapeutic class
Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
Non-selective Beta Blocker
- Minor side effects
cold extremities; fatigue; sleep disturbance
- Moderate side effects
bradycardia; nightmares; raynaud's phenomenon
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
verapamil; diltiazem; insulin
- Age restrictions
Use with caution in the elderly.
Contraindications
asthma; second or third degree heart block; bradycardia; uncontrolled heart failure
Precautions and warnings
do not stop treatment abruptly; may mask signs of hypoglycaemia; use with caution in patients with history of bronchospasm
Serious side effects
bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention; heart block — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to manage high blood pressure and designed to target performance anxiety and migraine prevention.
Mechanism of action
Propranolol blocks the action of adrenaline on receptors in the heart and blood vessels, which serves to slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and decrease cardiac output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary; may affect foetal growth. Breastfeeding: Present in breast milk; monitor infant.
Propranolol Tablets
Utilized to manage high blood pressure and designed to target performance anxiety and migraine prevention.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Propranolol
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Migraine Prophylaxis, Anxiety
Usually available as
- 270 tablets - 10 mg966-10-mg-12136
- 180 tablets - 20 mg966-20-mg-11943
- 180 tablets - 40 mg966-40-mg-11955