Propranolol is a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource describes the conditions it can treat, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and how the drug works.
Insomnia, nausea, and diarrhea are among the common side effects of propranolol. This eMedTV page also discusses serious propranolol side effects, such as wheezing, itching, or chest pain.
What is propranolol used for? As this eMedTV page explains, propranolol uses include reducing the severity of essential tremors, preventing migraines, and treating angina symptoms. This page also lists off-label uses, like treating anxiety.
This eMedTV page gives propranolol dosage information for numerous conditions (like high blood pressure) and tips on taking the medicine. For example, the dosage for improving angina symptoms ranges from 80 mg to 320 mg a day.
This eMedTV page explains how propranolol drug interactions can change the way your body metabolizes the drugs and alter the levels of some drugs in your body. Among the drugs that can interfere with propranolol are digoxin, alcohol, and NSAIDs.
Among the precautions and warnings with propranolol listed on this eMedTV page are potential drug interactions, the safety of taking the drug if you're pregnant or nursing, and people who shouldn't take the drug at all (such as those with asthma).
This part of the eMedTV library gives an overview of generic propranolol, which is manufactured by numerous companies and is sold under the name Propranolol tablets. This article also lists the strengths in which the medication is available.
