Propral
Propral tablets contain a beta-blocker that helps lower heart rate, reduce the heart's oxygen needs, prevent irregular heartbeats, and lower blood pressure.
Form
tabletti
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Propranolol hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Usually 10-40 mg 3-4 times a day or 40-160 mg 2 times a day, depending on the condition.
Method
Take the tablets with plenty of liquid, such as a glass of water.
Important
The maximum dose can be up to 320 mg per day, usually divided into multiple doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Sleep problems, nightmares
- •Slow heart rate
- •Poor circulation (cold hands and feet)
- •Shortness of breath
- •Muscle weakness
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- •Bruising and nosebleeds (due to low platelet count)
- •Fever, sore throat (signs of low white blood cells)
- •Low blood sugar in children, seizures
- •Hallucinations, depression, psychosis, confusion
- •Numbness, tingling, fainting, dizziness, memory loss
- •Dry eyes, vision problems
- •Worsening heart failure, heart block
- •Dizziness/fainting when standing up (low blood pressure)
- •Asthma attacks, shortness of breath (narrowing of airways)
- •Hair loss, skin rashes, worsening psoriasis, purple skin spots
- •Changes in blood fat levels
- •Worsening or new symptoms like myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness)
- •Increased sweating
- •Increase in certain blood antibodies
- •Headache
- •Eye inflammation
- •Constipation, dry mouth
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to propranolol or any other ingredient.
- Do not use if you have very low blood pressure or a very slow heart rate.
- Do not use if you have asthma, severe lung disease, or severe heart failure that is not well-controlled.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's permission, as it can worsen your condition.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart disease, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid.
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- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines that require focus, especially at the start of treatment.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Non-selective beta blocker. Significant adverse effects include bradycardia, orthostatism, sleep disorders and bronchial contraction. (updated 20.1.2025)