Cardiovascular: Generic Inderal
PROPRANOLOL (Inderal) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Propranolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure may not make you feel sick, but it can lead to serious heart problems. Propranolol has a number of other uses; for some of these the sustained-release capsules are not suitable. Propranolol steadies irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and relieves chest pain (angina), and it may be helpful after a heart attack. Propranolol can help prevent migraine headaches; relieve serious tremors (uncontrollable shaking); and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland. Generic propranolol tablets and extended-release capsules are available.
Generic Inderal 10.00mg
Generic Inderal 20.00mg
Generic Inderal 40.00mg
Generic Inderal 80.00mg
Inderal
Generic name: Propranolol
Propranolol tablets or extended-release capsules
What are propranolol tablets or extended-release capsules?
PROPRANOLOL (Inderal) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. Propranolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure may not make you feel sick, but it can lead to serious heart problems. Propranolol has a number of other uses; for some of these the sustained-release capsules are not suitable. Propranolol steadies irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and relieves chest pain (angina), and it may be helpful after a heart attack. Propranolol can help prevent migraine headaches; relieve serious tremors (uncontrollable shaking); and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland. Generic propranolol tablets and extended-release capsules are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm
- circulation problems, or blood vessel disease (such as Raynaud's disease)
- depression
- diabetes
- emphysema, or other lung disease
- history of heart attack or heart disease, vasospastic angina
- liver disease
- low blood pressure
- muscle weakness or disease
- pheochromocytoma
- psoriasis
- thyroid disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to propranolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take propranolol tablets or extended-release capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water; do not crush or chew the capsules. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose (less than 4 hours for regular tablets, or less than 8 hours for extended-release capsules), take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature approximately 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

