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PROPRANOLOL HCL 10mg Tablet 500s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Propranolol (HCl):10mg
- Manufactured by : Siza International (PVT) LTD
- Drug Strength : 10mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 500s
- Product SKU : dis_22598
Propranolol (HCl):10mg | Beta blocking agents
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Siza Product Form : TabletPack Size : 500sIngredients : Propranolol (HCl):10mgGeneric Category : Beta blocking agents
How it works
PROPRANOLOL HCL 10mg Tablet 500s works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for PROPRANOLOL HCL 10mg Tablet 500s
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Skin blistering severe
- Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
- Irregular heartbeat severe
- Weight gain
- Hypotension severe
- Chest pain and discomfort severe
Uses of PROPRANOLOL HCL 10mg Tablet 500s
What is it prescribed for?
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Hypertension
This medicine is used for the management of high blood pressure. It may be used as a single medicine or in combination with others.
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Angina pectoris
This medicine is used to decrease the frequency of occurrence of chest pain and also increase exercise tolerance.
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Migraine prevention
This medicine is used for the prevention of migraine headaches. However, the efficacy of this medicine in relieving migraine headaches is unknown.
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Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
This medicine is used in this condition for improving the capacity to perform physical work.
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Heart rhythm disorders
This medicine is used to treat irregularities in the heart beat rhythm.
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Heart Attack
This medicine is used during the early stages of treatment of heart attack.
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Essential tremor
This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of tremor, where a part of the body starts to shake without any control.
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Pheochromocytoma
This medicine is used for the treatment of symptoms caused due to adrenal gland tumor.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of oral administration. However, time taken for a visible change in symptoms may vary based on the condition for which it is taken.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of a conventional tablet lasts for 6-12 hours upon oral administration. This duration may increase to 24 hours if an extended release form is administered.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Use of alcohol should be avoided especially when you start taking this medicine medicine or a change its dosage. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, change in pulse or heart rate should be reported to the doctor.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Even if the medicine is used, the dose should be as low as possible and should be discontinued at least 2-3 days before delivery.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine has not known to cause any alarming side effects on the infant as the amount passed through milk is very less. However, caution should be exercised and the medicine should be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks associated. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for people who have a known history of allergy to it or any other component of the medicine.
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Heart Failure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have severe heart failure and are getting emergency attention.
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Heart rhythm disorders
This medicine is not recommended for people having a significant decrease in heart rate.
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Asthma
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have asthma or other obstructive diseases of the lung.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Even if the medicine is used, the dose should be as low as possible and should be discontinued at least 2-3 days before delivery.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine has not known to cause any alarming side effects on the infant as the amount passed through milk is very less. However, caution should be exercised and the medicine should be used only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks associated. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Heart failure
This medicine can cause heart failure, especially in people having a heart disease. Suitable dose adjustment and safety monitoring might be required based on the severity of the disease.
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Allergy
This medicine should be used with caution if you have seasonal allergies or allergy to specific food substances. Use of this medicine can increase the frequency and severity of allergies.
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Asthma
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having asthma or other obstructive diseases.
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Diabetes and hypoglycemia
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having elevated blood sugar levels. Some adverse effects may not be evident in these cases and hence doctor's intervention is a must before taking this medicine.
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Thyrotoxicosis
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having elevated thyroid hormone level. Some adverse effects may not be evident in these cases. Hence doctor's intervention is a must before taking this medicine.
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Sports
It is advised to not indulge in certain sports while Propranolol is consumed. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. Sportspersons should refer to the list of medicines published by World Anti-Doping Agency which are not to be taken while participating in specific sports events.
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Other medicines
This medicine tends to react with other medicines used for conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure, asthma, painful conditions etc. Inform your doctor about other medicines including supplements and herbs.
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Pediatric use
The extended release form this medication should not be administered in children below 17 years of age.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose if time left for your next scheduled dose is more than 4 hours. For extended release form, time left for the next scheduled dose should be more than 8 hours. If time left is any less then the missed dose should be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include low blood pressure, chest pain, drowsiness etc.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Amlodipine moderate
- Diltiazem severe
- Lidocaine moderate
- Aminophylline severe
- Diclofenac moderate
- Formoterol severe
- Formoterol severe
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severe
This medicine should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Report the incidence of Asthma or other obstructive diseases to your doctor so that Propranolol can be substituted with another medicine.
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severe
This medicine is not recommended for use if you suffer from a heart condition. Heart failure, a disease of the blood vessels, rhythm disorders etc should be informed to the doctor before Propranolol is prescribed. It is likely that the symptoms of heart disease may worsen and hence caution is advised.
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from diabetes or have a condition where the likelihood of a sudden decrease in blood sugar levels is high.
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severe
This medicine should be used with caution if you have seasonal allergies or are allergic to certain specific substances like pollen, cheese etc. The frequency of allergic attacks may increase and medicine to treat allergy might become less effective.
General Instructions
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Your dose is subject to change based on the effect and tolerance. Do not take this medicine in quantities smaller or larger than recommended. This medicine can be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. The medicine should not be abruptly withdrawn.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- medlineplus.gov - Propranolol [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682607.html [cited 30/7/2020]. 2020
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