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propranolol

Pronunciation: pro PRAN oh lol

Brand: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL

Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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60 mg, capsule, white/yellow, imprinted with R2778

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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80 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with R;2779

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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120 mg, capsule, gray/yellow, imprinted with R2780

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, gray, imprinted with R2781

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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80 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with UPSHER-SMITH 0085, 80 mg

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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120 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with UPSHER-SMITH 0086, 120 mg

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with UPSHER-SMITH 0087, 160 mg

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 10, MYLAN 182

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 20, MYLAN 183

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, green, imprinted with 40, MYLAN 184

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 80, MYLAN 185

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, purple, imprinted with MYLAN PR60, 60

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 10, DAN 5554

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 20, DAN 5555

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, green, imprinted with 40, DAN 5556

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 80, DAN 5557

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with P 10

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with P 20

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, green, imprinted with P 40

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, pink, imprinted with P 60

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with P 80

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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60 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 60, RD203

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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80 mg, capsule, orange/white, imprinted with 80 RD203

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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120 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with 120, RD203

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with 160 RD 203

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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80 mg, oval, white, imprinted with IP 220, 10 00

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with B, 746

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Inderal

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10 mg, hexagonal, orange, imprinted with INDERAL 10, I

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Inderal

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20 mg, hexagonal, blue, imprinted with INDERAL 20, I

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Inderal LA

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120 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 120

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Inderal LA

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160 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 160

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Inderal LA

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60 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with INDERAL LA 60

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Inderal LA

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80 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 80

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InnoPran XL

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120 mg, gray/white, imprinted with 120, RD201 LOGO RELIANT

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InnoPran XL

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80 mg, gray/white, imprinted with Reliant, RD 201 80

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 10, MYLAN 182

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with SL 467

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 54 83, V

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 20, MYLAN 183

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with SL 468

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 20, DAN 5555

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, green, imprinted with 40, MYLAN 184

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, green, imprinted with SL 469

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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60 mg, round, pink, imprinted with PLIVA 470

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Propranolol Hydrochloride

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80 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with SL 471

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Inderal LA

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60 mg, capsule, blue/white, imprinted with INDERAL LA 60

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Inderal LA

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80 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 80

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Propranolol Hydrochloride ER

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120 mg, capsule, dark blue/blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 120

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Inderal XL

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120 mg, capsule, buff, imprinted with Inderal XL, 120

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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120 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with MYLAN 6220

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, brown, imprinted with 160, RD203

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 160

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6260

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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60 mg, capsule, blue/pink, imprinted with MYLAN 6160

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Inderal XL

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80 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with Inderal XL, 80

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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80 mg, capsule, pink/red, imprinted with MYLAN 6180

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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120 mg, blue/white, imprinted with 59911 120 mg

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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160 mg, blue/white, imprinted with 59911 160 mg

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Propranolol Hydrochloride LA

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60 mg, white, imprinted with 59911 60 mg

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What is the most important information I should know about propranolol?

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What is propranolol?

Propranolol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.

Propranolol is also used to treat tremors of certain causes, and to prevent migraine headaches.

Hemangeol is used to treat a genetic condition called infantile hemangiomas in infants 5 weeks to 1 year old.

Propranolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking propranolol?

You should not use propranolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • asthma;
  • history of slow heart beats that have caused you to faint;
  • severe heart failure (that required you to be in the hospital); or
  • a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or heart block (2nd or 3rd degree, unless you have a pacemaker).

You should not use Hemangeol if you have pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland). This medicine also should not be used in babies who weigh less than 4.4 pounds.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • slow heartbeats, congestive heart failure;
  • bronchitis, emphysema, or other breathing disorders;
  • diabetes (propranolol can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar);
  • liver or kidney disease;
  • a thyroid disorder;
  • pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
  • problems with circulation (such as Raynaud's syndrome); or
  • if you smoke.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I take propranolol?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Adults may take propranolol with or without food, but take it the same way each time.

Hemangeol must be given to an infant during or just after a feeding. Doses should be spaced at least 9 hours apart. Measure Hemangeol with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Do not shake.

Hemangeol can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially during times of stress, illness, infections, or skipped meals. Make sure your child eats regularly while taking this medicine.

Call your doctor if a child taking Hemangeol is sick with vomiting, has missed a meal, or has signs of hypoglycemia such as severe weakness or seizure.

Doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose may change if the child gains or loses weight.

Your heart function and blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

Your condition may get worse if you stop using propranolol suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using propranolol.

If you have high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze Hemangeol. Throw away any unused Hemangeol 2 months after you first opened the bottle.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling light-headed or restless, tremors, fast or slow heartbeats, and trouble breathing.

What should I avoid while taking propranolol?

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your blood levels of propranolol.

What are the possible side effects of propranolol?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • slow or uneven heartbeats;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • wheezing or trouble breathing;
  • sudden weakness, vision problems, or loss of coordination (especially in a child with hemangioma that affects the face or head);
  • cold feeling in your hands and feet;
  • depression, confusion, hallucinations;
  • heart problems --swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
  • low blood sugar --headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky; or
  • low blood sugar in a baby --pale skin, blue or purple skin, sweating, fussiness, crying, not wanting to eat, feeling cold, drowsiness, weak or shallow breathing (breathing may stop for short periods), seizure (convulsions), or loss of consciousness.

Common side effects may include:

  • dizziness, tiredness;
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps;
  • sleep problems (insomnia); or
  • runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, hoarse voice.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect propranolol?

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect propranolol, especially:

  • cholestyramine or colestipol;
  • warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
  • an antidepressant;
  • heart or blood pressure medicine;
  • medicine to treat an infection;
  • medicine to treat a prostate disorder;
  • steroid medicine; or
  • NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect propranolol. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about propranolol.

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