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About Profal LA 20 Tablet

PROPRANOLOL belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) and prevents symptoms of migraine headache and tremors (fits). It affects our heart and blood circulatory system, especially controlling blood through arteries and veins. High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

PROPRANOLOL plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.

You can take PROPRANOLOL orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. PROPRANOLOL is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results. PROPRANOLOL is generally safe to consume. You may have common side effects like feeling dizzy or exhausted, cold hands or feet, difficulty sleeping, and nightmares. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Don't stop taking PROPRANOLOL without talking to your doctor first. Stopping PROPRANOLOL gradually may cause heart rhythm and blood pressure changes and cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use PROPRANOLOL if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Children weighing less than 4.5 pounds should not be given a PROPRANOLOL. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking PROPRANOLOL, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer or problems with circulation (Raynaud's syndrome).

Uses of Profal LA 20 Tablet

High blood pressure (Hypertension), Chest pain (Angina), Heart rhythm disorder, Prevention of Heart attack, Prevention of migraines, and Anxiety.

Medicinal Benefits of Profal LA 20 Tablet

PROPRANOLOL works by blocking both beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. PROPRANOLOL blocks the beta 1 receptors located in the heart's cells, lowering heart rate and decreasing heart blood pumping frequency, decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, PROPRANOLOL also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle, narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body's blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of a stroke, a heart attack, heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. PROPRANOLOL also improves the symptoms of heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person's stamina to do exercise with angina. PROPRANOLOL is used in combination with thiazide diuretics and other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Additionally, PROPRANOLOL reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits) and prevents migraine. PROPRANOLOL can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

Directions for Use

Swallow PROPRANOLOL as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Profal LA 20 Tablet

• Headaches
• Feeling tired, dizzy, or weak
• Cold fingers or toes
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

PROPRANOLOL should not be used in cardiogenic shock (heart unable to pump sufficient blood) and heart failure conditions. Don't stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping PROPRANOLOL gradually may cause heart rhythm and blood pressure changes and cause chest pain or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over some time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use PROPRANOLOL if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome), or any heart blockage. Children weighing less than 4.5 pounds should not be given a PROPRANOLOL. It should not be given to children less than 12 years of age. Before taking PROPRANOLOL, you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problems (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer or problems with circulation (Raynaud's syndrome). You should avoid discontinuing the use of PROPRANOLOL before undergoing any surgery. Intake of PROPRANOLOL may mask symptoms of diabetes. So tell your doctor if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It may also worsen your symptoms of congestive heart failure and bradycardia (slow heart rate less than 60). You should regularly monitor your prothrombin time if PROPRANOLOL is taken with anti-coagulants like warfarin.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PROPRANOLOL may interact with other beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, or sotalol) causing a dangerous drop in the heart rate. Besides this, PROPRANOLOL should not be used with other blood pressure-related medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin), asthma medications (theophylline), or any other pain killers. If you are using these medicines tell your doctor before taking PROPRANOLOL.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PROPRANOLOL should not be given to people with diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), and low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with PROPRANOLOL to avoid unpleasant side-effect of low blood pressure causing dizziness or drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

PROPRANOLOL is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.

BREAST FEEDING

Small amounts of PROPRANOLOL pass into the breast milk. However, this is not enough to cause any problems for your baby. But, still, it is advisable to contact your doctor before breastfeeding your baby.

DRIVING

PROPRANOLOL is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, some people may occasionally feel dizzy or tired when taking Propranolol. If this happens to you, ask your doctor for advice.

LIVER

PROPRANOLOL is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

PROPRANOLOL is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.