Generic Name
Propranolol
Composition
Propranolol HCl IP
Dosage Type
Tablet
Pack Size
10x14
Strength
10/20mg
MRP
Rs. 2.5/4
Thyrotoxicosis (adjunct)
Adult: 10–40 mg 3–4 times a day
Hypertension
Adult: Initially 80 mg twice daily, dose should be increased at weekly intervals as required; maintenance160–320 mg daily
Prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in portal hypertension
Adult: Initially 40 mg twice daily, then increased to80 mg twice daily (max. per dose 160 mg twice daily), dose to be adjusted according to heart rate
Phaeochromocytoma (only with an alpha-blocker) in preparation for surgery
Adult: 60 mg daily for 3 days before surgery
Phaeochromocytoma (only with an alpha-blocker) in patients unsuitable for surgery
Adult: 30 mg daily
Angina
Adult: Initially 40 mg 2–3 times a day; maintenance 120–240 mg daily
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Anxiety tachycardia
Adult: 10–40 mg 3–4 times a day
Anxiety with symptoms such as palpitation, sweating and tremor
Adult: 40 mg once daily, then increased if necessary to 40 mg 3 times a day continued
Prophylaxis after myocardial infarction
Adult: Initially 40 mg 4 times a day for 2–3 days, then 80 mg twice daily, start treatment 5 to 21 days after infarction
Essential tremor
Adult: Initially 40 mg 2–3 times a day; maintenance 80–160 mg daily
Migraine prophylaxis
Adult: 80–240 mg daily in divided doses
Arrhythmias
Adult: 10–40 mg 3–4 times a day
Hepatic Impairment
Increased risk of hepatic encephalopathy, risk of increased half-life.
Dose adjustments: With oral use consider dose reduction.
Renal Impairment
Use with caution (risk of increased half-life).
Dose adjustments: Consider dose reduction.
Rare or very rare alopecia, memory loss, mood altered, neuromuscular dysfunction, postural hypotension, psychosis, skin reactions, thrombocytopenia.
Frequency not known Hypoglycaemia overdose, severe over dosages with propranolol may cause cardiovascular collapse, CNS depression, and convulsions.
Store in a cool and dry place
PRAN 10: 10×14’s Tablet
PRAN 20: 10×14’s Tablet