The following information is a summary about Inderal. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Why is this Inderal medication prescribed?
Inderal/Propranolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Inderal also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and heart attacks. Inderal works by relaxing your blood vessels so your heart doesn't have to pump as hard. Inderal/Propranolol also is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms.
Inderal/Propranolol is also used to prevent migraine headaches and tremors.
This Inderal medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or Inderal pharmacist for more Inderal information.
How should this Inderal medicine be used?
Inderal/Propranolol comes as a tablet or capsule to take by mouth. Inderal also comes as a solution or concentrate. The extended-release (long-acting) Inderal product usually is taken once a day. Immediate-acting Inderal/propranolol may be taken two, three, or four times a day. The number of Inderal doses depends on why it is being taken.
Do not cut, crush, or chew extended-release Inderal 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 Inderal directions on your Inderal prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or Inderal pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Inderal/propranolol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of Inderal or take Inderal more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Inderal/Propranolol helps control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to take Inderal/propranolol even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Inderal/propranolol without talking to your doctor.
What special Inderal precautions should I follow?
Before taking Inderal/propranolol,
tell your doctor and Inderal pharmacist if you are allergic to Inderal/propranolol or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and Inderal 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/propranolol, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Inderal/propranolol.
you should know that this Inderal drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this Inderal drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this Inderal drug.
What special Inderal 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.
Inderal Side Effects
Although side effects from Inderal/propranolol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these Inderal 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 Inderal 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
Other uses for this Inderal medicine
This Inderal medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more Inderal information.
What other Inderal information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests before and during treatment to check your response to Inderal.
Do not let anyone else take your Inderal medication. Ask your Inderal pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your Inderal prescription.
What should I do if I forget a Inderal dose?
Take the missed Inderal dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next Inderal dose, skip the missed Inderal dose and continue your regular Inderal dosing schedule. Do not take a double Inderal dose to make up for a missed one.
In case of Inderal emergency/overdose
In case of Inderal overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What storage conditions are needed for Inderal?
Keep Inderal in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store Inderal at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any Inderal medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your Inderal medication.
