| Active Ingredient | PROPRANOLOL |
| Therapeutic Class | BETA ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS |
| Indications | Hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrthymias,myocardial infarction. Prophylaxis of migraine headaches. |
| Caution | Dose to beta blockade:- bronchoconstriction, cardiac failure, reduced capacity for vigorous exercise, hypoglycemia, decreased peripheral blood flow. Not due to beta blockade:- fatigue, depression, s More ... |
| Dose Range | Adult: Hypertension: 40-80mg twice daily ;usual range:160-320mg daily. Angina: 40mg 2-3 times daily ;maintenance 120-240mg daily. Arrhythmias: 10-40mg 3-4 times daily. Migraine: 80-240mg daily in divided doses.Emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias |
| Drug Interactions | |
| Pregnancy | Use with caution during pregnancy. |
| Breast Feeding | Propranolol is distributed in breastmilk. Use with caution. |