Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: PROPRANOLOL - INJECTION (pro-PRAN-oh-lol)

BRAND NAME(S): Inderal

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WARNING: If you have angina or have had heart problems, do not suddenly stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this medication, you must stop this medication gradually according to your doctor's instructions.

USES: Propranolol injection is used for life-threatening heart arrhythmias and to temporarily replace oral dosage forms of this drug when undergoing surgery.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein (intravenous) and must be used exactly as directed by the doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, and blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, easy bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion, sore throat, depression. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung diseases, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, allergies (especially drug allergies). Before having any surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking propranolol. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.