Inderal 10mg Tab

Inderal 10mg Tab

Category: Drug Info

Specifications
Details

Manufacturer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Registraction Number

MAL19870030ACZ



Content
  • Active Ingredient: Propranolol hydrochloride 10 mg per tablet
  • Excipients: Each tablet contains 79 mg of lactose monohydrate
  • Formulation: Pink, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets, imprinted with “10” on one face and bisected on the reverse face
  • Packaging: 100 tablets per bottle


Indication

Inderal 10mg Tablets are indicated for the treatment of:
  • Hypertension: To lower high blood pressure
  • Angina Pectoris: To manage chest pain
  • Post-Myocardial Infarction: For long-term prophylaxis after recovery from acute myocardial infarction
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias: To control most forms of cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Migraine Prophylaxis: To prevent migraine headaches
  • Essential Tremor: To manage involuntary shaking
  • Anxiety: To relieve situational and generalized anxiety symptoms, particularly those of somatic type
  • Thyrotoxicosis: As an adjunctive management of thyrotoxicosis and thyrotoxic crisis
  • Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: To manage this condition
  • Pheochromocytoma: In the peri-operative management of pheochromocytoma (with an alpha-blocker)


Instructions
  • Dosage:
    • Hypertension: Starting dose of 80 mg twice a day; may be increased at weekly intervals according to response. The usual dose range is 160–320 mg per day, not exceeding 640 mg per day.
    • Angina, Anxiety, Migraine, Essential Tremor: Starting dose of 40 mg two or three times daily; may be increased by the same amount at weekly intervals according to patient response. An adequate response is usually seen in the range of 80–160 mg/day for anxiety, migraine, and essential tremor, and 120–240 mg/day for angina.
    • Arrhythmias, Thyrotoxicosis, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, Pheochromocytoma: Dosage should be individualized based on clinical response and tolerability.
  • Administration: Take tablets orally, preferably 1 hour before or 3 hours after meals to enhance absorption. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew or crush.
  • Monitoring: Regular monitoring of blood pressure and heart rate is recommended during treatment.
  • Discontinuation: Do not abruptly discontinue therapy, as this may exacerbate angina or precipitate myocardial infarction. Gradual dose reduction is advised.
  • Precautions:
    • Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment.
    • Monitor for signs of bradycardia, hypotension, and heart failure.
    • Avoid use in patients with asthma or a history of bronchospasm.
    • Caution in diabetic patients, as beta-blockers may mask hypoglycemic symptoms.
    • Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
    • Use with caution during breastfeeding; consult a healthcare provider.

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