| Why
is Inderal prescribed?
Inderal is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to
prevent angina (chest pain) and heart attacks. It works by relaxing
your blood vessels so your heart doesn't have to pump as hard. Inderal
also is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms.
inderal
is also used to prevent migraine headaches and tremors.
Propranolol
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Inderal be used?
Inderal comes as a tablet or capsule to take by mouth. It also comes
as a solution or concentrate. The extended-release (long-acting)
product usually is taken once a day. Immediate-acting Inderal may
be taken two, three, or four times a day. The number of doses depends
on why it is being taken. Do not cut, crush, or chew extended-release
tablets; swallow them whole. Dilute the concentrated oral liquid
with water, juice, or soft drinks, or mix it with applesauce or
pudding just before taking it.
Follow
the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Inderal exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Inderal
helps control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take
Inderal even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Inderal without
talking to your doctor.
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before taking inderal, --
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Inderal or
any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially cimetidine (Tagamet); medications
for migraine headaches, asthma, allergies, colds, or pain; other
medications for heart disease or high blood pressure; reserpine;
and vitamins.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or other
lung disease; heart, liver, or kidney disease; diabetes; severe
allergies; or thyroid problems.
-- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Inderal,
call your doctor.
-- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Inderal.
-- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive
a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects
you.
-- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
drug.
What
special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk
to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium.
If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow
these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Inderal cause?
Although side effects from Propranolol are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do
not go away:
- dizziness
or lightheadedness
- difficulty sleeping
- excessive tiredness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- rash
- diarrhea
- constipation
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- difficulty
breathing
- sore throat
- unusual bleeding
- swelling of the feet or hands
- unusual weight gain
- chest pain
- slow, irregular heartbeat
What storage conditions are needed for Inderal?
Keep Propranolol in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will need to determine your response to Inderal. Your
doctor may ask you to check your pulse (heart rate). Ask your pharmacist
or doctor to teach you how to take your pulse. If your pulse is
faster or slower than it should be, call your doctor.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any
questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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