propranolol hydrochloride
propranolol hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: propranolol hydrochloride; Generic name: PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY.
| Brand name | propranolol hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated in the management of hypertension. They may be used alone or used in combination with other antihypertensive agents, particularly a thiazide diuretic. Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are not indicated in the management of hypertensive emergencies. Angina Pectoris Due to Coronary Atherosclerosis Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance in patients with angina pectoris. Migraine Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated for the prophylaxis of |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION General Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, provide propranolol hydrochloride in a sustained-release capsule for administration once daily. If patients are switched from propranolol hydrochloride tablets to Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, care should be taken to assure that the desired therapeutic effect is maintained. Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, should not be considered a simple mg-for-mg sub |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Angina Pectoris There have been reports of exacerbation of angina and, in some cases, myocardial infarction, following abrupt discontinuance of propranolol therapy. Therefore, when discontinuance of propranolol is planned, the dosage should be gradually reduced over at least a few weeks, and the patient should be cautioned against interruption or cessation of therapy without the physician's advice. If propranolol therapy is interrupted and exacerbation of angina occurs, it usually is ad |
| Active ingredient(s) | PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=14957737-4e53-cc6d-e063-6294a90a181e |