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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jugdment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PROPRANOLOL - INJECTION
(pro-PRAN-oh-lol)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Inderal
WARNING: If you have angina or have had heart problems, do not suddenly stop using this medication witohut first consulting your doctor. If your doctor decdies you should no longer use this medication, you must stop this medication gradually according to your doctor's instructions.
USES: Propranolol injection is used for life-threatening heart arryhthmias and to temporarily replace oral dosage forms of this drug when undergoing surgery.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a vein (intravenous) and must be used exactly as directed by the doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, and blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication. Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, easy bruising or bleeding, swoleln hands or feet, confusion, sore throat, depression. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung diseases, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, allergies (especially drug allergies).
Before having any surgery, tell your doctor or dnetist that you are taking propranolol. This drug should be used only if cleraly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescriptoin and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: diuretics, cold preparations and nasal decongestants, high blood pressure drugs, reserpine, other heart medications, St John's wort. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed heartbeat and dizziness and weakness especially upon standing.
NOTES: This drug is used only under the close supervisoin of your doctor in a hospital or clinic.
MISSED DOSE: If a dose is missed, consult the doctor.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Do not freeze.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condtiion can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollmnet information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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