Propranolol Hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines called betablockers which is used to treat heart attack, angina, tremors and other circulatory conditions. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body that affect the heart and blood vessels.
It is used to treat:
- High blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking, angina and other conditions
- Protection of the heart after a myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Migraine
- Essential tremor
- Certain thyroid conditions
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Phaeochromocytoma
- Bleeding in the oesophagus caused by high blood pressure in the liver
- Allergic to propranolol hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Have untreated/uncontrolled heart failure
- Have had a shock caused by heart problems
- Have severe heart defects a condition which may be treated by a pacemaker
- Suffer with heart conduction or rhythm problems
- Have a very slow or very uneven heart rate
- Have an increased acidity of the blood
- Are on a strict fasting diet
- Suffer from asthma, wheezing or any other breathing difficulties
- Suffer from untreated Phaeochromocytoma
- Suffer from severe blood circulation problems
- Suffer from a tight, painful feeling in the chest in periods of rest (Prinzmetal’s angina)
- Have very low blood pressure
- Get allergic reactions to such things as insect stings
- Have diabetes
- Have thyrotoxicosis
- Have kidney or liver problems
- Suffer from muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- Have conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchospasm
- Are lactose intolerance
- This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. So, If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- This medicine is not recommended when you are breast feeding. So, if you are breast feeding or planning to breast feed , ask your doctor for advice
- Alcohol may affect how this medicine works
- This medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery. However, some people may occasionally feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine. If this happens to you, do not drive or operate any machinery
Please inform your doctor in case you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Verapamil, Diltiazem
- Nifedipine, Nisoldipine, Nicardipine, Isradipine, Lacidipine
- Lidocaine
- Disopyramide, Quinidine, Amiodarone , Propafenone and Glycosides
- Adrenaline
- Ibuprofen and Indometacin
- Ergotamine, Dihydroergotamine or Rizatriptan
- Chlorpromazine and Thioridazine
- Cimetidine
- Rifampicin
- Theophylline
- Warfarin and Hydralazine
- Fingolimod
- Fluvoxamine and Barbiturates
- MAO inhibitors
- Clonidine
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow your propranolol tablets with a drink of water before meals
- Swallow whole. Do not chew
If you forget to take this medicine:
- If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember
- However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking this medicine:
- Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first
- In some cases, it may be necessary to stop taking the medicine gradually
- If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse
- Sleep disturbances, Nightmares
- Bradycardia, Cold extremities
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Breathlessness
- Fatigue and/or lassitude
- Gastrointestinal disturbance, such as Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea
- Thrombocytopaenia
- Angioedema
- Hallucinations, Psychoses, Mood changes
- Confusion, Memory loss, Paraesthesia, Dizziness
- Dry eyes, Visual disturbances
- Heart failure deterioration, Precipitation of heart block, Postural hypotension, which may be associated with syncope
- Exacerbation of intermittent claudication
- Bronchospasm or a history of asthmatic complaints
- Purpura, Alopecia, Psoriasiform skin reactions, Exacerbation of psoriasis, Skin rashes
- Dizziness
- An increase in ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies)
- Hypoglycaemia in Neonates, Infants, Children, Elderly patients, Patients on haemodialysis, Patients on concomitant antidiabetic therapy, Patients with prolonged fasting and patients with chronic liver disease has been reported
- Changes in lipid metabolism, Severe hypoglycemia may rarely lead to seizures or coma
- Myasthenia gravis
- Isolated cases of hyperhidrosis has been reported
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
webmd.com | drugs.com | medicine.org.uk
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