Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Propranolol
Chemical Class
Isopropylaminoalcohol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C07AA05
Status
Essential Medicine
What is PROPRANOLOL HCL?
Uses
Propranolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the w...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Isopropylaminoalcohol
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti arrhythmic agents pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Isopropylaminoalcohol. It belongs to Beta adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti arrhythmic agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Propranolol (HCl) is 295.80. Its pKa is 9.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
10 to 40 mg — 8 hourly
2
Child · Oral
0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Propranolol (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Acidosis, Asthma, COPD, Heart failure, Cardiogenic shock, Bronchospasm, Hemorrhage, Heart block
Important Warnings
Propranolol should be used with caution in diabetic patients and patients with kidney or liver disease
Side Effects
Along with its needed effectsa medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occurif they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Chest tightness cough producing mucus difficulty with breathing Incidence not known Blacktarry stools blisteringpeelingor loosening of the skin blood in the urine bloody nose bloody stools blurred or loss of vision body aches or pain burningcrawlingitchingnumbnessprickling"pins and needles"or tingling feelings chest pain or discomfort confusion about identityplaceand time congestion constipation cough cracks in the skin crying decreased awareness or responsiveness decreased urine output depersonalization diarrhea difficulty with swallowing dilated neck veins disturbed color perception dizzinessfaintness
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all
in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases
your doctor may want to change the dose
or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine
it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Rizatriptan Thioridazine Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended
but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together
your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Abametapir Albuterol Bupivacaine Bupivacaine Liposome Bupropion Capmatinib Ceritinib Clonidine Crizotinib Darunavir Desvenlafaxine Diatrizoate Diltiazem Dronedarone Epinephrine Escitalopram Eslicarbazepine Acetate Fedratinib Fenoldopam Fexinidazole Fingolimod Fluoxetine Formoterol Haloperidol Indacaterol Iobenguane I 131 Iohexol Lacosamide Lercanidipine Levalbuterol Lidocaine Mefloquine Mepivacaine Olodaterol Oxymetazoline Pixantrone Ponesimod Prilocaine Rivastigmine Salmeterol Simeprevir Siponimod Sparsentan Terbutaline Venlafaxine Verapamil Vilanterol Zileuton Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects
but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together
Storage
Inj, Oral Soln Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,553.17
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 500 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
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