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Brand Name: Inderal

Generic Name: propranolol

A non-cardioselective beta blocker - Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to b... more

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What is this medicine?

Inderal (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

circulation problems or blood vessel disease
diabetes
history of heart attack or heart disease, vasospastic angina
kidney disease
liver disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
pheochromocytoma
slow heart rate
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to propranolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your the advice of your doctor or health care professional.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

feverfew
phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
sotalol

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

aluminum hydroxide gel
antipyrine
barbiturates like phenobarbital
cimetidine
ciprofloxacin
diazepam
fluconazole
haloperidol
isoniazid
medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine or colestipol
medicines to control heart rhythm
medicines for high blood pressure
medicines for HIV
medicines for mental depression
medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
phenytoin
rifampin
teniposide
theophylline
thyroid medicines
tolbutamide
warfarin
zileuton

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

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