Inderal La, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Angina, High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Inderal La also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Inderal La is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Inderal La include Fainting. While these are the most often observed Inderal La side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Inderal La are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Inderal La is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Inderal La's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Inderal La related warnings section.
Inderal La is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Diabetes, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Inderal La have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Inderal La may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Inderal La is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Inderal La is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Inderal La is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Inderal La safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Inderal LA. If you are pregnant, do not take Inderal LA without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Inderal La safe during breastfeeding?
Inderal LA has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Inderal La on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Inderal LA on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Inderal La on the Liver?
Inderal LA is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Inderal La on the Heart?
Side effects of Inderal LA rarely affect the heart.
Inderal La should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Inderal La unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Inderal La habit forming or addictive?
Inderal La is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Inderal La can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Inderal La only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Inderal La is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Inderal La
Taking Inderal La with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Inderal La
Taking alcohol with Inderal La can be dangerous.
Inderal LA contains propranolol which is presumed to work through multiple mechanisms. It reduces blood pressure and slows down the fast heartbeat by binding to certain receptors (beta-adrenoceptors) in the smooth muscles of heart which prevents the effect of adrenaline and noradrenaline. It also prevents the release of an enzyme (renin) from the kidneys that helps in decreasing blood pressure because this enzyme plays an important role in the absorption of sodium and water from the kidneys which raises blood volume and increases blood pressure. Inderal LA also acts on the heart and decreases heart rate which also contributes to decreasing blood pressure and decreasing myocardial (heart) oxygen demand.
Take Inderal LA 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with protein-rich food because of the presence of protein-rich food increase bioavailability of this drug. Precautions must be taken in a patient with diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, and improper liver or kidney function.
Rarely, Inderal LA causes hair loss (alopecia). However, the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown but it is presumed that it occurs because of thinning of the hairs which weakens their strength. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, you can take Inderal LA with ibuprofen but only on your doctor's advice because ibuprofen decreases the blood pressure lowering effect of Inderal LA.
No, Inderal LA does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, this drug is used for the prevention of a common migraine headache. However, the exact mechanism by which Inderal LA works in the prevention of migraine attacks is unknown but it is a safe and effective drug to prevent a migraine headache.
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