Inderal

Drug Name:

Propranolol HCl 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Inderal

Inderal

Details

Purpose

Propranolol HCl 10mg, 20mg, 40mg tablets are used for the treatment of

  • High blood pressure
  • Shakings or tremors
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Migraine headaches
  • Kidney problems
  • Heart strains
  • Chest pain

The medication comes under the brand name of Inderal, which is famous in the pharma market.

 

How does it work?

Inderal tablets have active ingredients which belong to the category of beta-blockers. The tablets work by blocking the action of certain chemicals in the body called epinephrine. This chemical affects heart rates. Thus, by consuming the doses of propranolol tablets, one can treat their heart problems.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Propranolol HCl 10mg, 20mg, 40mg tablets are prescribed by doctors for treating all kinds of heart problems.
  2. Inderal tablets are taken with meals. The medicine should be taken before meals two to four times a day.
  3. The doses of the tablets come in different doses: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg. these doses are widely recommended for heart problems.
  4. ThePropranolol HCl 10mg, 20mg, 40mgTablets are consumed orally through the mouth as directed by the doctor at a prescribed time.
  5. Read carefully all instructions of the medication guide before starting the actual doses.
  6. Consume the medication by mouth. Inderal tablets are meal-dependent.
  7. Take the pills regularly as per the instructions of the doctor to get better results.
  8. If an allergy or side-effects happens during the uptake of the medicine then immediately report to the doctor.
  9. The doses are based on the patient’s medical conditions and response towards it.
  10. Do not overdose on the pills they can be harmful to the body.
  11. Avoid the use of alcohol with propranolol HCl 10mg, 20mg, 40mg tablets. the combination is fatal for the body.
  12. Always consume the tablets atthe same time to get better results.
  13. Do not increase or decrease the doses by yourself. Always take the doctor’s approval for the same.
  14. In case of chest pain and migraine headaches, do take the tablets when it is needed.
  15. Do inform the doctor about any allergies and infections you have before starting the medicine course.

 

Side-effects

  • Light-headedness
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vision problems
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Stomach pain
  • Drowsiness

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with drugs like :

  • Aluminum hydroxide
  • Anticholinergics
  • Fluoxentine
  • Prazosin
  • Cimentidine
  • Paraxentine
  • Rifamycins
  • Haloperidol
  • Rifabutin

These above drug interactions are harmful to the user body and can also remove propranolol from the body.