Propranolol is an antihypertensive, anti-anghane, anti-aramithmic, anxiolytic and anti-tremor drug used to treat heart problems such as angina, control hypertension and anxiety.
This drug is produced by several laboratories, such as Medley, Germed or Unio Quimica, for example, and can be found commercially with the names Propranolol Ayerst, Inderal or Rebaten, for example. The drug can be administered orally or injectablely and should only be used as directed by a doctor.
This medicine costs between 2 and 12 reais, depending on the brand and number of tablets.
Propranolol is indicated to treat heart problems such as angina, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia.
In addition, it can be used to prevent migraine attacks, treat high blood pressure, essential tremors and senial tremors and control anxiety.
Propranolol should only be taken after your doctor’s recommendation and the amount varies depending on the disease diagnosed, and can be taken 1 to 3 times a day.
The maximum amount per day should not exceed 640 mg / day
Propranolol can cause fatigue, sleep changes, nightmares, decreased heart rate and cold limbs.
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, second- or third-degree atriovenular blockage, sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock, heart failure and myocardial infarction.