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Propranolol
Latest prescription information about Propranolol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Propranolol
Pronunciation : proe pran' oh lole
Therapeutic Classification : beta- adrenergic blockers
Trade Name(s):
India- Arminol, Betabloc, Betabus, Betacap, Betacap-Tr, Cardilax, Carnol, Cenyl, Ciplar, Ciplar-La, Corbetta, Corbetazin, Inderal, Lol, Lol-Sr, Manoprolol, Migrabetta, Norten, Peelar, Plxna, Plxna-M, Pranosol, Proalp, Proalp-80, Prolol, Prolol-Tr, Pronol, Propal, Proporise, Proparnolo, Prop-Sr, Proptric-D, Psycool, Psycool Pl, Trilol-20, Trilolsr. International- Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran, InnoPran XL, Pronol. This medication is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and recurrence of heart attacks. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 80-240 mg twice daily. The maximum dose is 640 mg daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, lung, liver or kidney disease, poor blood circulation, breathing problems, sugar, low blood sugar, overactive thyroid, increased eye pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Heart - Slow heart rate, heart failure, low blood pressure, tingling of hands and bruising. Central Nervous System - Lightheadedness, mental depression, sleeplessness, weakness, fatigue, visual disturbances, hallucinations, vivid dreams, memory loss, emotional lability, fatigue, lethargy and vivid dreams. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, abdominal cramping, diarrhea and constipation. Allergic reactions - Shock, rash, fever combined with pain and sore throat and respiratory distress. Respiratory - Asthma. Blood - Bruising, decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Skin - Skin inflammation, rash, hives, hair loss and redness of the skin. Genitourinary - Male impotence and peyronie's disease (penis in duration). * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20° to 25° C). |
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