Propranolol
Inderal is a brand-name beta-blocker medication containing propranolol that is used to treat various cardiovascular conditions and other disorders. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on beta-adrenergic receptors throughout the body, helping to reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. This medication is commonly prescribed for conditions such as hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, and certain non-cardiovascular conditions like migraine prevention and essential tremor.
Inderal is a beta-blocker used to treat cardiovascular conditions and other disorders by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 151890
- Generic
- Inderal
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Inderal is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and to improve survival after a heart attack. It is also prescribed for migraine prevention, essential tremor, and certain anxiety disorders.
As a non-selective beta-blocker, Inderal blocks both beta-1 receptors in the heart (reducing heart rate and contraction force) and beta-2 receptors in blood vessels and bronchial passages, resulting in lowered blood pressure and reduced cardiac workload.
This medication should not be discontinued suddenly, as this can cause rebound effects including worsening chest pain or heart rhythm problems. It may interact with other blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, and certain antidepressants. Patients with asthma, severe bradycardia, or certain heart conditions may not be able to take this medication. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding dosing and monitoring.
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