Brand Names: Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL

Generic Name: propranolol (Pronunciation: pro PRAN oh lol)

• What is propranolol (Inderal)?
• What are the possible side effects of propranolol (Inderal)?
• What is the most important information I should know about propranolol (Inderal)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking propranolol (Inderal)?
• How should I take propranolol (Inderal)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Inderal)?
• What happens if I overdose (Inderal)?
• What should I avoid while taking propranolol (Inderal)?
• What other drugs will affect propranolol (Inderal)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is propranolol (Inderal)?

Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.

Propranolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Inderal 10 mg

hexagonal, orange, imprinted with INDERAL 10, I

Inderal 20 mg

hexagonal, blue, imprinted with INDERAL 20, I

Inderal LA 120 mg

blue/light blue, imprinted with INERAL LA 120

Inderal LA 160 mg

blue, imprinted with INDERAL LA 160

Inderal LA 60 mg

blue/white, imprinted with INDERAL LA 60

Inderal LA 80 mg

turquoise, imprinted with INDERAL LA 80

Innopran XL 120 mg

gray/white, imprinted with 120, RD201 LOGO RELIANT

Innopran XL 80 mg

gray/white, imprinted with Reliant, RD 201 80

Propranolol 10 mg-MYL

round, orange, imprinted with 10, MYLAN 182

Propranolol 10 mg-SID

round, orange, imprinted with SL 467

Propranolol 10 mg-WAT

round, orange, imprinted with 10, DAN 5554

Propranolol 20 mg-MYL

round, blue, imprinted with 20, MYLAN 183

Propranolol 20 mg-SID

round, blue, imprinted with SL 468

Propranolol 20 mg-WAT

round, blue, imprinted with 20, DAN 5555

Propranolol 40 mg-MYL

round, green, imprinted with 40, MYLAN 184

Propranolol 40 mg-SID

round, green, imprinted with SL 469

Propranolol 40 mg-WAT

round, green, imprinted with 40, DAN 5556

Propranolol 60 mg-BAR

round, pink, imprinted with PLIVA 470

Propranolol 80 mg-SID

round, yellow, imprinted with SL 471

Propranolol 80 mg-WAT

round, yellow, imprinted with 80, DAN 5557

Propranolol LA 120 mg-ESI

blue/white, imprinted with 59911 120 mg

Propranolol LA 160 mg-ESI

blue/white, imprinted with 59911 160 mg

Propranolol LA 60 mg-ESI

white, imprinted with 59911 60 mg

What are the possible side effects of propranolol (Inderal)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, slow, or uneven heartbeats;
• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
• swelling of your ankles or feet;
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• depression, confusion, hallucinations; or
• cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps;
• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
• sleep problems (insomnia); or
• tired feeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about propranolol (Inderal)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to propranolol, or if you have asthma or certain heart conditions, especially second or third degree heart block.

Do not stop taking propranolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.

If you need to have any type of surgery, you may need to temporarily stop using propranolol. Be sure the surgeon knows ahead of time that you are using propranolol.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your blood levels of propranolol.

Propranolol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.

Hypertension often has no symptoms, so you may not even feel that you have high blood pressure. Continue using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.