It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Propranol 40.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Propranol 40 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propranol 40 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Propranol 40 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Propranol 40 may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Propranol 40 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Propranol 40 is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease. Propranol 40 may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Propranol 40 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Propranol 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Medicine Overview of Propranol 40mg Tablet
Introduction
Propranol 40 belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It helps to decrease anxiety and relieve tremors. It is also used to help prevent migraine, heart-related chest pain (angina), and bleeding in the stomach caused by high blood pressur...
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Uses of Propranol 40
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Prevention of migraine
Anxiety
Tremors
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Propranol 40
Common
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Raynaud phenomenon
Weakness
How to use Propranol 40
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Propranol 40 is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Propranol 40 with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How Propranol 40 works
Propranol 40 is a beta blocker. It works by affecting the body’s response to nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. It also widens the blood vessels in t...
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What if you forget to take Propranol 40?
If you miss a dose of Propranol 40, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It is not the first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines.
It may hide the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Betacap TR 40 Capsule can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Inform your doctor if you notice increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain or sudden shortness of breath as these ma...
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Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Tab: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take before meals.
Cap: May be taken with or without food. Take consistently either always w/ or always w/o...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
As conventional tab or oral soln: Initially, 40-80 mg bid. Usual range: 160-320 mg/day. Max: 640 mg/day.
As extended release cap...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Child: As conventional tab: Initially, 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Usual range: 2-4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Max: 4 mg/kg...
Propranolol is a non-cardioselective beta-blocker that competitively blocks beta1- and beta2-receptors resulting in decreased heart rate, myocardial c...
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Precaution
Sinus node dysfunction, DM, history of nonallergic bronchospasm (e.g. chronic bronchitis, emphysema), myasthenia gravis, 1st degree heart block. May m...
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Side Effect
Most adverse effects have been mild and transient and have rarely required the withdrawal of therapy.
Cardiovascular: Bradycardia; congestive heart...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C, D in 2nd & 3rd trimesters.
Interaction
May cause additive negative chronotropic and/or inotropic effect w/ amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine, flecainide and Ca channel blockers. May cause...
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