Propranolol: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Propranolol Hydrochloride
# Propranolol: What You Need to Know Propranolol is a medicine called a beta-blocker that helps your body control heart rate and blood pressure. Doctors prescribe it to treat several conditions, including high blood pressure, chest pain, and irregular heartbeats. It can also help prevent migraines and reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, like shaking or a racing heart. Propranolol works by helping your heart beat more slowly and with less force, which takes pressure off your blood vessels and makes it easier for blood to flow through your body. If you take propranolol, it's important to know some safety tips. Always tell your doctor about other medicines you take, since propranolol can interact with many drugs and change how they work in your body. Never stop taking propranolol suddenly—your doctor needs to slowly reduce your dose to avoid serious heart problems. Be careful if you have asthma, diabetes, or liver problems, since propranolol may make these conditions harder to manage. Like all medicines, propranolol can cause side effects, so talk to your doctor if you feel dizzy, tired, or experience any unusual symptoms while taking it.
Known Interactions (9)
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- OFF LABEL USE7,261 reports
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE5,331 reports
- NAUSEA4,280 reports
- HEADACHE3,785 reports
- FATIGUE3,752 reports
- DIARRHOEA3,120 reports
- DIZZINESS3,102 reports
- PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION2,837 reports
- VOMITING2,653 reports
- DYSPNOEA2,562 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (1)
- Class II
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE · January 26, 2022
Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets, 20 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad 382213, India; Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, BridgCGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
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