Propranolol injection
Propranolol injection
What is this medicine?
PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia.
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for injection into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
changes in blood sugar
cold hands or feet
difficulty sleeping, nightmares
dry peeling skin
hallucinations
muscle cramps or weakness
slow heart rate
swelling of the legs and ankles
vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
change in sex drive or performance
diarrhea
dry sore eyes
hair loss
nausea
weak or tired
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
feverfew
phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
aluminum hydroxide gel
antipyrine
antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
barbiturates like phenobarbital
certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
cimetidine
ciprofloxacin
diazepam
fluconazole
haloperidol
isoniazid
medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine or colestipol
medicines for mental depression
medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
phenytoin
rifampin
teniposide
theophylline
thyroid medicines
tolbutamide
warfarin
zileuton
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
circulation problems, or blood vessel disease
diabetes
history of heart attack or heart disease, vasospastic angina
kidney disease
liver disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
pheochromocytoma
slow heart rate
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to propranolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine can affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018