PROPRANOLOL (Inderal®) works by slowing down the heart and reducing blood pressure, which helps it pump more efficiently and reduces the workload on the heart. It may also interfere with the action of adrenalin and other similar chemicals in the brain preventing migraine headaches
Propranolol belongs to beta-blockers drugs. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation. Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), heart rhythm disorders, hypertension (high blood pressure), and other heart or circulatory. It may also be used to treat or prevent heart attack and reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.
Tell your doctor if any of these apply to you:
you are pregnant, planning to become pregantn, or are breast-feeding
you have problems with circulation ( eg, Raynaud's syndrome)
you have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
you have pheochromocytoma
you have diabetes
you have myasthenia gravis
you have low blood pressure
you have a heart problem such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate, or congestive heart failure
you have a thyroid disorder
you have kidney or liver disease
you have depression
How to use:
Strictly follow your doctor's directions
Take Propranolol with a full glass of water
Take Propranolol everyday at the same time
Don't stop taking Propranolol until your doctor said so
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
Avoid taking double or extra doses at one stroke
Safety issues:
Propranolol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol, which could increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking propranolol.
What medicines may interact with Propranolol?
water pills
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
tubocurarine
atropine
theophylline
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating siezures
rifampin
cimetidine
cocaine
medicines to control heart rhythm
ergotamine
medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances
medicines for mental depression
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines for diabetes
medicines for cold and breathing difficulties
levodopa
hwathorn
Possible side effects:
If you experience these side effects, you should contact your doctor immediately:
cold felling in your hands or feet
slow or uneven heartbeats
depression
feeling lightheaded, fainting
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion
swelling of your ankles or feet
These side effects usually don't require medical attention (but you should contact your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
anxiety, nervousness
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficluty having an orgasm
sleep problems (insomnia)
feeling tired
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
What is a generic pill?
Generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without a brand name. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
