✅ Prescription (Indications):
Propranolol 40 mg is commonly prescribed for:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Angina pectoris (chest pain)
- Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation)
- Migraine prophylaxis
- Essential tremor
- Anxiety (especially performance/social anxiety)
- Thyrotoxicosis (to control symptoms)
- Prevention of myocardial infarction (secondary prevention)
- Pheochromocytoma (with alpha-blocker)
📄 Description:
- Active Ingredient: Propranolol Hydrochloride
- Strength: 40 mg per tablet
- Drug Class: Non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker
- Dosage Form: Oral tablet
- Color/Shape: Usually round, blue or pink (varies by brand)
- Mechanism of Action: Blocks beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors → decreases heart rate, myocardial contractility, and renin release → lowers blood pressure and heart workload.
🌟 Advantages:
- Effective in controlling blood pressure and heart rate
- Reduces frequency and severity of migraines
- Controls tremors and anxiety-related symptoms
- Helpful in thyroid-related heart symptoms
- Provides heart protection post-myocardial infarction
⚗️ Nature of the Drug:
- Category: Prescription-only medication (Rx)
- Type: Non-selective beta-blocker
- Onset: 1–2 hours after oral intake
- Half-life: Around 3 to 6 hours (may require multiple daily doses)
📦 Common Packaging:
- Blister strips: 10 tablets per strip
- Box: 10 strips (commonly 100 tablets per box)
- Generic and Brand Names: Available under various trade names (e.g., Inderal, Ciplar, Betapro, etc.)
🧊 Storage:
- Store below 25°C (77°F)
- Keep in a dry place, away from sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
👨⚕️ Patient Advice:
Before Starting:
- Inform your doctor if you have:
- Asthma or chronic bronchitis
- Diabetes (it may mask low blood sugar symptoms)
- Heart block, depression, or poor circulation
- Thyroid disorders