INDERAL

SPECIFICATION

10mg & 40mg

Generics

Propranolol HCl

About

It works by affecting the body's response to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. As a result, it decreases the heart's need for blood and oxygen and therefore reduces the amount of work the heart has to do. It also widens the blood vessels in the body, as well as helping the heart to beat more regularly.

Indication

It is used: • To treat high blood pressure (hypertension) • To reduce the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke.

Side Effects

• Nausea (feeling sick), vomiting • loss of appetite • diarrhoea, stomach pain, flatulence • cold hands or feet • dizziness, tiredness • rash • flushing • hair loss • feeling tired, lethargic, lack of energy • disturbed sleep, vivid dreams or nightmares • conjunctivitis, dry eyes • visual disturbances • trouble passing urine • unexplained bruising • mood changes, confusion • sexual problems • loss of hearing • slow heart beats.

Drug Interactions

Calcium channel blockers - medicines used to treat high blood pressure • digoxin - a medicine used to treat heart failure. • medicines for migraine • medicines for diabetes • warfarin - a medicine that stops blood clots • theophylline - a medicine used to treat asthma • rifampicin - a medicine used to treat tuberculosis • ibuprofen, indomethacin - medicines used to treat pain and inflammation • cimetidine - a medicine used to treat ulcers • chlorpromazine - a medicine used to treat psychotic illnesses • rizatriptan - a medicine used to treat migraine headaches..

When not to Use

Do not take propranolol if you have an allergy to: • Propranolol • Any of the ingredient listed • Any other similar medicines such as beta-blockers .

Precaution

Generally, it is recommended to correct dehydration, hypovolaemia or salt depletion before initiating treatment (in patients with heart failure, however, such corrective action must be carefully weighed out against the risk of volume overload).