G Propranolol40mg
Tablet
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with G Propranolol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR G Propranolol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the deve... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G Propranolol is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the bab... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE G Propranolol may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
G Propranolol may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, men... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED G Propranolol is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of G Propranolol is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you hav... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION G Propranolol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of G Propranolol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
G Propranolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. It helps to decrease anxiety and relieve tremors. It is also used to help prevent mi... View More
Uses of G Propranolol
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Prevention of migraine
- Anxiety
- Tremors
- Arrhythmia
Side effects of G Propranolol
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Raynaud phenomenon
- Weakness
How to use G Propranolol
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. G Propranolol is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid G Propranolol with hig... View More
How G Propranolol works
G Propranolol is a beta blocker. It works by affecting the body’s response to nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down your heart rate and... View More
What if you forget to take G Propranolol?
If you miss a dose of G Propranolol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to ... View More
- It is not the first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines.
- It may hide the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Betacap TR 40 Capsule can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you notice increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain or sudden shortness of breath as these may be symptom... View More
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
HTN, Cardiac arrhythmias, Myocardial infarction, Angina pectoris, Portal hypertension, Migraine prophylaxis, Phaeochromocytoma, Hyperthyroidism, Essent... View More
Administration
Tab: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take before meals. Cap: May be taken with or without food. Take consistently either always w/ or always w/o m... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension As conventional tab or oral soln: Initially, 40-80 mg bid. Usual range: 160-320 mg/day. Max: 640 mg/day. As extended release cap: ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hypertension Child: As conventional tab: Initially, 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Usual range: 2-4 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. Max: 4 mg/kg/d... View More
Contraindication
Sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, sick sinus syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, overt CHF, bronchial asthma, COPD, untrea... View More
Mode of Action
Propranolol is a non-cardioselective beta-blocker that competitively blocks beta1- and beta2-receptors resulting in decreased heart rate, myocardial con... View More
Precaution
Sinus node dysfunction, DM, history of nonallergic bronchospasm (e.g. chronic bronchitis, emphysema), myasthenia gravis, 1st degree heart block. May mas... View More
Side Effect
Most adverse effects have been mild and transient and have rarely required the withdrawal of therapy. Cardiovascular: Bradycardia; congestive heart f... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C, D in 2nd & 3rd trimesters.
Interaction
May cause additive negative chronotropic and/or inotropic effect w/ amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine, flecainide and Ca channel blockers. May cause a... View More
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