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Alchohol Interaction | Taking Propranolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Expert Advice | Inderal la may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To avoid this, get up slowly after sitting or lying down. The Inderal la may affect your blood sugar and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Inderal la may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid the use of tobacco. Consult your doctor whether to continue Inderal la before any scheduled surgery. It is not the first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines, except if you have a heart failure or heart disease. Adults over the age of 65 may be at greater risk for the side-effects. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Slow heart rate, Constipation. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.Avoid Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat. |
Driving | Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability. |
Kidney | Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease. Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR may be started with a low dose and then increased further. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. |
Liver | Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment. |
Mechanism of action | Inderal LA 20mg Tablet SR blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heartbeat, blood pressure, and strain on the heart following a heart attack. |