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What you should know about ‘Inderal’ (propranolol) continued
Your medicine is a Beta Blocker These medicines are used for a variety of reasons:
To reduce high blood pressure
Prevent chest pain (angina)
To calm people who are anxious or worried
To make migraine attacks less frequent
Sometimes your doctor might prescribe a Beta Blocker for another purpose Consult your doctor for further Information.
Before taking your medicine
Do you suffer from asthma or attacks of wheezing?
Are you diabetic?
Are you pregnant or trying to become pregnant?
Do you suffer from heart block?
Do you suffer from heart failure?
Are you taking any other medicines?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions, tell your doctor or pharmacist
Taking your medicine
Follow your doctor’s directions about when and how to take your medicine and look at the label.
Your pharmacist may also help if you are not sure.
Tablets may be swallowed with a glass of water.
It may be convenient to take the first dose of the day before breakfast.
Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop.
If you forget to take a dose take another as soon as you remember, but NEVER take two days tablets on the same day Then go on as before.
In the event of an accidental overdosage, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately.
After taking your medicine
This medicine sometimes causes side effects in certain people.
Tiredness, cold fingers and toes, nausea, diarrhoea and sleep disturbances have been reported.
Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for more than a week.
If you get any of the following tell your doctor immediately.
Severe dizziness or lightheadedness.
Wheezing.
A very slow pulse (under 50 beats per minute).
Skin trouble such as a rash or itching occurring for the first time.
Dry eyes.
If you are taking this medicine for chest pains DON'T stop taking it immediately, otherwise the pain may get much worse Your doctor will tell you how to reduce the dose slowly.
Storing your medicine
Keep your tablets in a dry place, at room temperature Do not keep them in the light.
Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them Your tablets could harm them.
Return any left over tablets to the pharmacist Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.
What is in your medicine?
'Inderal' tablets contain propranolol and are pink in colour. They come in three different strengths: 10mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 10); 40mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 40); 80mg (marked ‘INDERAL’ 80).
Your medicine contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium carboxymethylcellulose, carmine, gelatin, glycerol, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, lactose, magnesium carbonate, magnesium stearate and titanium dioxide.
Further information
This leaflet does not contain the complete information about 'Inderal'. If you have any questions, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist who have access to additional information.
REMEMBER This medicine is for YOU Never give it to someone else It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours. |
