Inderal LA 20 Tablet SR

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.