High Blood Pressure Propranolol
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Propranolol
Active Ingredients:
- Propranolol
How does the medication work?
Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker. The preparation exerts antianginal, hypotensive, antiarrhythmic effects. The hypotensive effect of the drug is stabilized in 2 weeks after the beginning of administration.
Why is Propranolol prescribed?
The preparation is indicated int treatment of:
- Arterial hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Arrhythmia
- Myocardial infraction
- Essential tremor
- Alcohol abstinent syndrome
- Anxiety
- Migraine
- Thyroid storm as subsidiary treatment
When Propranolol should not be taken?
- Hypersensitivity
- Acute heart failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- AV block
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Arterial hypotension
- Bronchial asthma
- Chronic obliterating lung disease
- Peripheral vessel disease
- Sever forms of diabetes
- Lactation period.
The preparation should be taken with caution in:
- Chronic heart failure
- Pheochromocytoma
- Liver failure
- Chronic renal failure
- Myasthenia
- Depression
- Psoriasis
- Elderly age
- Young age
- Pregnancy
What side effects are possible with the medicine ?
- CNS: fatigability, weakness, dizziness, headache, somnolence or insomnia, nightmares, depression, anxiety, confusion, short term memory loss, hallucinations, asthenia, myasthenia, tremor, paresthesia
- Sensory organs: blurry vision, dry eyes, pain in the eyes, keratoconjunctivitis
- Cardiovascular system: sinus bradycardia, increased heart rate, myocardial conductivity disorders, arrhythmia, orthostatic hypotension, angiospasm, chest pain
- Gastrointestinal tract: dry oral mucous membrane, nausea, vomiting, pain in the epigastric region, meteorism, constipation, diarrhea, changes of liver function, change of taste.
- Respiratory system: nasal congestion, rhinitis, difficulty breathing, larynx and bronchospasm
- Endocrine system: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, decreased function of thyroid gland
- Skin: hyperhidrosis, alopecia, psoriasis aggravation
- Allergic reactions
- Other: back pain, arthralgia, decreased libido, impotence, withdrawal syndrome
If any of these side effects occur during the treatment seek medical attention immediately.
This is not a full list of possible Propranolol side effects. If you notice other adverse effects caused by the preparation inform your doctor or pharmacist.
What are possible drug to drug interactions associated with Propranolol?
- Iodine containing preparations
- Anticonvulsants
- Diabetes treatment
- Analgesics
- NSAID's
- Cardiac glycosides
- Diuretics
- Anticoagulants
- Antidepressants
- Alkaloids
- H2-histamine receptor blockers
Let your doctor know if you are taking any of the above mentioned medicines or other preparations including herbals, vitamins and food supplements as they may change the effectiveness or increase the risk of Propranolol side effects.
Additional drug information
The medicines should be kept out of reach and sight of children. You should take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid off-label use of the medication. If you are unsure about anything related to Propranolol contact your health care provider or pharmacist. You can also apply to our customer support service.
