Inderal Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Propranolol HCl
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.
Indication
It is used to treat or prevent a number of conditions, most of which are related to the heart. ? To lower high blood pressure, also called hypertension ? To prevent angina.
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 .