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=====Hypertension=====
The usual initial dosage is 80 mg propranolol once daily, whether used alone or added to a [[diuretic]]. The dosage may be increased to 120 mg once daily or higher until adequate [[blood pressure]] control is achieved. The usual maintenance dosage is 120 to 160 mg once daily. In some instances a dosage of 640 mg may be required. The time needed for full hypertensive response to a given dosage is variable and may range from a few days to several weeks.
The usual initial dosage is 80 mg propranolol once daily, whether used alone or added to a [[diuretic]]. The dosage may be increased to 120 mg once daily or higher until adequate [[blood pressure]] control is achieved. The usual maintenance dosage is 120 to 160 mg once daily. In some instances a dosage of 640 mg may be required. The time needed for full hypertensive response to a given dosage is variable and may range from a few days to several weeks.


===Angina Pectoris===
=====Angina Pectoris=====
Starting with 80 mg propranolol once daily, dosage should be gradually increased at three- to seven-day intervals until optimal response is obtained. Although individual patients may respond at any dosage level, the average optimal dosage appears to be 160 mg once daily. In [[angina pectoris]], the value and safety of dosage exceeding 320 mg per day have not been established.
Starting with 80 mg propranolol once daily, dosage should be gradually increased at three- to seven-day intervals until optimal response is obtained. Although individual patients may respond at any dosage level, the average optimal dosage appears to be 160 mg once daily. In [[angina pectoris]], the value and safety of dosage exceeding 320 mg per day have not been established.


If treatment is to be discontinued, reduce dosage gradually over a period of a few weeks.
If treatment is to be discontinued, reduce dosage gradually over a period of a few weeks.


===Migraine===
=====Migraine=====
The initial oral dose is 80 mg propranolol once daily. The usual effective dose range is 160 to 240 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased gradually to achieve optimal [[migraine]] prophylaxis. If a satisfactory response is not obtained within four to six weeks after reaching the maximal dose, propranolol therapy should be discontinued. It may be advisable to withdraw the drug gradually over a period of several weeks depending on the patient's age, comorbidity, and dose of propranolol.
The initial oral dose is 80 mg propranolol once daily. The usual effective dose range is 160 to 240 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased gradually to achieve optimal [[migraine]] prophylaxis. If a satisfactory response is not obtained within four to six weeks after reaching the maximal dose, propranolol therapy should be discontinued. It may be advisable to withdraw the drug gradually over a period of several weeks depending on the patient's age, comorbidity, and dose of propranolol.


===Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis===
=====Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis=====
The usual dosage is 80 to 160 mg propranolol once daily.
The usual dosage is 80 to 160 mg propranolol once daily.
====Parenteral Propranolol====
The usual dose is 1 mg to 3 mg administered under careful monitoring, such as [[electrocardiography]] and [[central venous pressure]].  The rate of administration should not exceed 1 mg (1 mL) per minute to diminish the possibility of lowering [[blood pressure]] and causing cardiac standstill.
Sufficient time should be allowed for the drug to reach the site of action even when a slow circulation is present.  If necessary, a second dose may be given after two minutes.  Thereafter, additional drug should not be given in less than four hours.  Additional propranolol hydrochloride should not be given when the desired alteration in [[heart rate]] and/or [[heart rhythm]] is achieved.
Transfer to oral therapy as soon as possible.
The indications for parenteral therapy are listed below.
=====Cardiac Arrhythmias=====
Intravenous administration is usually reserved for life-threatening [[arrhythmias]] or those occurring under anesthesia.
======Supraventricular arrhythmias======
Intravenous propranolol is indicated for the short-term treatment of [[supraventricular tachycardia]], including [[Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome]] and [[thyrotoxicosis]], to decrease [[ventricular rate]]. Use in patients with [[atrial flutter]] or [[atrial fibrillation]] should be reserved for arrythmias unresponsive to standard therapy or when more prolonged control is required. Reversion to normal sinus rhythm has occasionally been observed, predominantly in patients with sinus or atrial [[tachycardia]].
======Ventricular tachycardias======
With the exception of those induced by [[catecholamines]] or [[digitalis]], propranolol is not the drug of first choice.  In critical situations when [[cardioversion]] techniques or other drugs are not indicated or are not effective, propranolol may be considered.  If, after consideration of the risks involved, propranolol is used, it should be given intravenously in low dosage and very slowly, as the failing heart requires some sympathetic drive for maintenance of myocardial tone.
Some patients may respond with complete reversion to normal [[sinus rhythm]], but reduction in ventricular rate is more likely. [[Ventricular arrhythmias]] do not respond to propranolol as predictably as do the [[supraventricular arrhythmias]].
Intravenous propranolol is indicated for the treatment of persistent [[premature ventricular extrasystoles]] that impair the well-being of the patient and do not respond to conventional measures.
======Tachyarrhythmias of Digitalis Intoxication======
Intravenous propranolol is indicated to control [[ventricular rate]] in life-threatening [[digitalis]]-induced [[arrhythmias]]. Severe [[bradycardia]] may occur.
======Resistant Tachyarrhythmias Due to Excessive Catecholamine Action During Anesthesia======
Intravenous propranolol is indicated to abolish [[tachyarrhythmias]] due to excessive [[catecholamine]] action during [[anesthesia]] when other measures fail. These [[arrhythmias]] may arise because of release of endogenous [[catecholamines]] or administration of [[catecholamines]].  All general [[inhalation anesthetics]] produce some degree of [[myocardial depression]].  Therefore, when propranolol is used to treat [[arrhythmias]] during [[anesthesia]], it should be used with extreme caution, usually with constant monitoring of the [[ECG]] and [[central venous pressure]].
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There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Intrauterine growth retardation, small placentas, and congenital abnormalities have been reported in neonates whose mothers received propranolol during pregnancy. Neonates whose mothers are receiving propranolol at parturition have exhibited [[bradycardia]], [[hypoglycemia]] and/or [[respiratory depression]]. Adequate facilities for monitoring such infants at birth should be available. Inderal LA should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the [[fetus]].
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Intrauterine growth retardation, small placentas, and congenital abnormalities have been reported in neonates whose mothers received propranolol during pregnancy. Neonates whose mothers are receiving propranolol at parturition have exhibited [[bradycardia]], [[hypoglycemia]] and/or [[respiratory depression]]. Adequate facilities for monitoring such infants at birth should be available. Inderal LA should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the [[fetus]].
|useInNursing=Propranolol is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when propranolol is administered to a nursing woman.
|useInNursing=Propranolol is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when propranolol is administered to a nursing woman.
|useInGeri=Clinical studies of propranolol did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of the decreased [[hepatic]], [[renal]] or [[cardiac]] function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
|useInGeri=Clinical studies of propranolol did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of the decreased [[hepatic]], [[renal]] or [[cardiac]] function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

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Propranolol (capsule)
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Overview

Propranolol (capsule) is a beta-adrenergic blocker that is FDA approved for the {{{indicationType}}} of hypertension, angina pectoris, migraine, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis. Common adverse reactions include dermatitis, pruritus, diarrhea, dizziness, sleep disorder, fatigue.

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Oral Propranolol

Hypertension

The usual initial dosage is 80 mg propranolol once daily, whether used alone or added to a diuretic. The dosage may be increased to 120 mg once daily or higher until adequate blood pressure control is achieved. The usual maintenance dosage is 120 to 160 mg once daily. In some instances a dosage of 640 mg may be required. The time needed for full hypertensive response to a given dosage is variable and may range from a few days to several weeks.

Angina Pectoris

Starting with 80 mg propranolol once daily, dosage should be gradually increased at three- to seven-day intervals until optimal response is obtained. Although individual patients may respond at any dosage level, the average optimal dosage appears to be 160 mg once daily. In angina pectoris, the value and safety of dosage exceeding 320 mg per day have not been established.

If treatment is to be discontinued, reduce dosage gradually over a period of a few weeks.

Migraine

The initial oral dose is 80 mg propranolol once daily. The usual effective dose range is 160 to 240 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased gradually to achieve optimal migraine prophylaxis. If a satisfactory response is not obtained within four to six weeks after reaching the maximal dose, propranolol therapy should be discontinued. It may be advisable to withdraw the drug gradually over a period of several weeks depending on the patient's age, comorbidity, and dose of propranolol.

Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis

The usual dosage is 80 to 160 mg propranolol once daily.

Parenteral Propranolol

The usual dose is 1 mg to 3 mg administered under careful monitoring, such as electrocardiography and central venous pressure. The rate of administration should not exceed 1 mg (1 mL) per minute to diminish the possibility of lowering blood pressure and causing cardiac standstill.

Sufficient time should be allowed for the drug to reach the site of action even when a slow circulation is present. If necessary, a second dose may be given after two minutes. Thereafter, additional drug should not be given in less than four hours. Additional propranolol hydrochloride should not be given when the desired alteration in heart rate and/or heart rhythm is achieved.

Transfer to oral therapy as soon as possible.

The indications for parenteral therapy are listed below.

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Intravenous administration is usually reserved for life-threatening arrhythmias or those occurring under anesthesia.

Supraventricular arrhythmias

Intravenous propranolol is indicated for the short-term treatment of supraventricular tachycardia, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and thyrotoxicosis, to decrease ventricular rate. Use in patients with atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation should be reserved for arrythmias unresponsive to standard therapy or when more prolonged control is required. Reversion to normal sinus rhythm has occasionally been observed, predominantly in patients with sinus or atrial tachycardia.

Ventricular tachycardias

With the exception of those induced by catecholamines or digitalis, propranolol is not the drug of first choice. In critical situations when cardioversion techniques or other drugs are not indicated or are not effective, propranolol may be considered. If, after consideration of the risks involved, propranolol is used, it should be given intravenously in low dosage and very slowly, as the failing heart requires some sympathetic drive for maintenance of myocardial tone.

Some patients may respond with complete reversion to normal sinus rhythm, but reduction in ventricular rate is more likely. Ventricular arrhythmias do not respond to propranolol as predictably as do the supraventricular arrhythmias. Intravenous propranolol is indicated for the treatment of persistent premature ventricular extrasystoles that impair the well-being of the patient and do not respond to conventional measures.

Tachyarrhythmias of Digitalis Intoxication

Intravenous propranolol is indicated to control ventricular rate in life-threatening digitalis-induced arrhythmias. Severe bradycardia may occur.

Resistant Tachyarrhythmias Due to Excessive Catecholamine Action During Anesthesia

Intravenous propranolol is indicated to abolish tachyarrhythmias due to excessive catecholamine action during anesthesia when other measures fail. These arrhythmias may arise because of release of endogenous catecholamines or administration of catecholamines. All general inhalation anesthetics produce some degree of myocardial depression. Therefore, when propranolol is used to treat arrhythmias during anesthesia, it should be used with extreme caution, usually with constant monitoring of the ECG and central venous pressure.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

Thyroid Storm
  • Developed by: American Thyroid Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  • Class of Recommendation: 1 (high recommendation)
  • Strength of Evidence: + (poor quality of evidence)
  • Dosing Information/Recommendation
  • 10–40 mg.[1]

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

Anxiety
Congestive Heart Failure
  • Dosing Information
  • Initial dose of 10 mg/day followed by 10-mg increments until a dose of 30 mg q8h.[2]
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Dosing Information
  • 15 μg/kg injected through the catheter directly to the coronary artery.[3]
Portal Hypertention
  • Dosing Information
  • 40–120 mg/day.[4]

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding Propranolol (capsule) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Propranolol in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

Congestive Heart Failure
  • Dosing Information
  • 1,6 mg/kg/day[5]
Tetralogy of Fallot
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Portal Hypertension
Neonatal Thyroid Storm

Contraindications

Warnings

Angina Pectoris

There have been reports of exacerbation of angina and, in some cases, myocardial infarction, following abrupt discontinuance of propranolol therapy. Therefore, when discontinuance of propranolol is planned, the dosage should be gradually reduced over at least a few weeks, and the patient should be cautioned against interruption or cessation of therapy without the physician's advice. If propranolol therapy is interrupted and exacerbation of angina occurs, it usually is advisable to reinstitute propranolol therapy and take other measures appropriate for the management of unstable angina pectoris. Since coronary artery disease may be unrecognized, it may be prudent to follow the above advice in patients considered at risk of having occult atherosclerotic coronary disease who are given propranolol for other indications.

Hypersensitivity and Skin Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, have been associated with the administration of propranolol

Cutaneous reactions, including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, and urticaria, have been reported with use of propranolol.

Cardiac Failure

Sympathetic stimulation may be a vital component supporting circulatory function in patients with congestive heart failure, and its inhibition by beta blockade may precipitate more severe failure. Although beta blockers should be avoided in overt congestive heart failure, some have been shown to be highly beneficial when used with close follow-up in patients with a history of failure who are well compensated and are receiving diuretics as needed. Beta-blockers agents do not abolish the inotropic action of digitalis on heart muscle.

In Patients without a History of heart failure, continued use of beta blockers can, in some cases, lead to cardiac failure.

Nonallergic Bronchospasm (e.g., Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)

In general, patients with bronchospastic lung disease should not receive beta-blockers. Propranolol should be administered with caution in this setting since it may provoke a bronchial asthmatic attack by blocking bronchodilation produced by endogenous and exogenous catecholamine stimulation of beta-receptors.

Major Surgery

Chronically administered beta-blocking therapy should not be routinely withdrawn prior to major surgery, however the impaired ability of the heart to respond to reflex adrenergic stimuli may augment the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

Beta-adrenergic blockade may prevent the appearance of certain premonitory signs and symptoms (pulse rate and pressure changes) of acute hypoglycemia, especially in labile insulin-dependent diabetics. In these patients, it may be more difficult to adjust the dosage of insulin.

Propranolol therapy, particularly when given to infants and children, diabetic or not, has been associated with hypoglycemia especially during fasting as in preparation for surgery. Hypoglycemia has been reported in patients taking propranolol after prolonged physical exertion and in patients with renal insufficiency.

Thyrotoxicosis

Beta-blockade may mask certain clinical signs of hyperthyroidism. Therefore, abrupt withdrawal of propranolol may be followed by an exacerbation of symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including thyroid storm. Propranolol may change thyroid-function tests, increasing T4 and reverse T3, and decreasing T3.

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Beta-blockade in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and tachycardia has been associated with severe bradycardia requiring treatment with a pacemaker. In one case, this result was reported after an initial dose of 5 mg propranolol.

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Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Propranolol (capsule) Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

Drug Interactions

All drug interaction studies were conducted with propranolol. There are no data on drug interactions with Inderal LA capsules.

Interactions with Substrates, Inhibitors or Inducers of Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes

Because propranolol's metabolism involves multiple pathways in the Cytochrome P-450 system (CYP2D6, 1A2, 2C19), co-administration with drugs that are metabolized by, or affect the activity (induction or inhibition) of one or more of these pathways may lead to clinically relevant drug interactions (see Drug Interactions under PRECAUTIONS).

  • Inducers of Hepatic Drug Metabolism: Blood levels of propranolol may be decreased by co-administration with inducers such as rifampin, ethanol, phenytoin, and phenobarbital. Cigarette smoking also induces hepatic metabolism and has been shown to increase up to 77% the clearance of propranolol, resulting in decreased plasma concentrations.
Cardiovascular Drugs
Antiarrhythmics
  • The AUC of propafenone is increased by more than 200% by co-administration of propranolol.
  • The metabolism of propranolol is reduced by co-administration of quinidine, leading to a two to three fold increased blood concentration and greater degrees of clinical beta-blockade.
  • The metabolism of lidocaine is inhibited by co-administration of propranolol, resulting in a 25% increase in lidocaine concentrations.
Calcium Channel Blockers
  • The mean Cmax and AUC of propranolol are increased respectively, by 50% and 30% by co-administration of nisoldipine and by 80% and 47%, by co-administration of nicardipine.
  • The mean Cmax and AUC of nifedipine are increased by 64% and 79%, respectively, by co-administration of propranolol.
  • Propranolol does not affect the pharmacokinetics of verapamil and norverapamil. Verapamil does not affect the pharmacokinetics of propranolol.

Non-Cardiovascular Drugs

Migraine Drugs
  • Administration of zolmitriptan or rizatriptan with propranolol resulted in increased concentrations of zolmitriptan (AUC increased by 56% and Cmax by 37%) or rizatriptan (the AUC and Cmax were increased by 67% and 75%, respectively).
Theophylline
Benzodiazepines
  • Propranolol can inhibit the metabolism of diazepam, resulting in increased concentrations of diazepam and its metabolites. Diazepam does not alter the pharmacokinetics of propranolol.
  • The pharmacokinetics of oxazepam, triazolam, lorazepam, and alprazolam are not affected by co-administration of propranolol.
Neuroleptic Drugs
  • Co-administration of long-acting propranolol at doses greater than or equal to 160 mg/day resulted in increased thioridazine plasma concentrations ranging from 55% to 369% and increased thioridazine metabolite (mesoridazine) concentrations ranging from 33% to 209%.
  • Co-administration of chlorpromazine with propranolol resulted in a 70% increase in propranolol plasma level.
Anti-Ulcer Drugs
  • Co-administration of propranolol with cimetidine, a non-specific CYP450 inhibitor, increased propranolol AUC and Cmax by 46% and 35%, respectively. Co-administration with aluminum hydroxide gel (1200 mg) may result in a decrease in propranolol concentrations.
  • Co-administration of metoclopramide with the long-acting propranolol did not have a significant effect on propranolol's pharmacokinetics.
Lipid Lowering Drugs
  • Co-administration of cholestyramine or colestipol with propranolol resulted in up to 50% decrease in propranolol concentrations.
  • Co-administration of propranolol with lovastatin or pravastatin, decreased 18% to 23% the AUC of both, but did not alter their pharmacodynamics. Propranolol did not have an effect on the pharmacokinetics of fluvastatin.
Warfarin
  • Concomitant administration of propranolol and warfarin has been shown to increase warfarin bioavailability and increase prothrombin time.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA): C In a series of reproductive and developmental toxicology studies, propranolol was given to rats by gavage or in the diet throughout pregnancy and lactation. At doses of 150 mg/kg/day, but not at doses of 80 mg/kg/day (equivalent to the MRHD on a body surface area basis), treatment was associated with embryotoxicity (reduced litter size and increased resorption rates) as well as neonatal toxicity (deaths). Propranolol hydrochloride also was administered (in the feed) to rabbits (throughout pregnancy and lactation) at doses as high as 150 mg/kg/day (about 5 times the maximum recommended human oral daily dose). No evidence of embryo or neonatal toxicity was noted.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Intrauterine growth retardation, small placentas, and congenital abnormalities have been reported in neonates whose mothers received propranolol during pregnancy. Neonates whose mothers are receiving propranolol at parturition have exhibited bradycardia, hypoglycemia and/or respiratory depression. Adequate facilities for monitoring such infants at birth should be available. Inderal LA should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Propranolol (capsule) in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Propranolol (capsule) during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

Propranolol is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when propranolol is administered to a nursing woman.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Propranolol (capsule) in pediatric settings.

Geriatic Use

Clinical studies of propranolol did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of the decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Gender

In a study of 9 healthy women and 12 healthy men, neither the administration of testosterone nor the regular course of the menstrual cycle affected the plasma binding of the propranolol enantiomers. In contrast, there was a significant, although non-enantioselective diminution of the binding of propranolol after treatment with ethinyl estradiol. These findings are inconsistent with another study, in which administration of testosterone cypionate confirmed the stimulatory role of this hormone on propranolol metabolism and concluded that the clearance of propranolol in men is dependent on circulating concentrations of testosterone. In women, none of the metabolic clearances for propranolol showed any significant association with either estradiol or testosterone.

Race

A study conducted in 12 Caucasian and 13 African-American male subjects taking propranolol, showed that at steady state, the clearance of R(+)- and S(-)-propranolol were about 76% and 53% higher in African-Americans than in Caucasians, respectively.

Chinese subjects had a greater proportion (18% to 45% higher) of unbound propranolol in plasma compared to Caucasians, which was associated with a lower plasma concentration of alpha-1-acid glycoprotein.

Renal Impairment

The pharmacokinetics of propranolol have not been investigated in patients with renal insufficiency. In a study conducted in 5 patients with chronic renal failure, 6 patients on regular dialysis, and 5 healthy subjects, who received a single oral dose of 40 mg of propranolol, the peak plasma concentrations (Cmax) of propranolol in the chronic renal failure group were 2 to 3-fold higher (161±41 ng/mL) than those observed in the dialysis patients (47±9 ng/mL) and in the healthy subjects (26±1 ng/mL). Propranolol plasma clearance was also reduced in the patients with chronic renal failure.

Studies have reported a delayed absorption rate and a reduced half-life of propranolol in patients with renal failure of varying severity. Despite this shorter plasma half-life, propranolol peak plasma levels were 3-4 times higher and total plasma levels of metabolites were up to 3 times higher in these patients than in subjects with normal renal function.

Chronic renal failure has been associated with a decrease in drug metabolism via down regulation of hepatic cytochrome P450 activity resulting in a lower "first-pass" clearance.

Propranolol is not significantly dialyzable

Hepatic Impairment

The pharmacokinetics of propranolol have not been investigated in patients with hepatic insufficiency. Propranolol is extensively metabolized by the liver. In a study conducted in 6 patients with cirrhosis and 7 healthy subjects receiving 160 mg of a long-acting preparation of propranolol once a day for 7 days, the steady-state propranolol concentration in patients with cirrhosis was increased 2.5-fold in comparison to controls. In the patients with cirrhosis, the half-life obtained after a single intravenous dose of 10 mg propranolol increased to 7.2 hours compared to 2.9 hours in control

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Propranolol (capsule) in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Propranolol (capsule) in patients who are immunocompromised.

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Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Propranolol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

There is limited information regarding Propranolol (capsule) Brand Names in the drug label.

Look-Alike Drug Names

  • (Paired Confused Name 1a) — (Paired Confused Name 1b)
  • (Paired Confused Name 2a) — (Paired Confused Name 2b)
  • (Paired Confused Name 3a) — (Paired Confused Name 3b)

Drug Shortage Status

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References

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