PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE (INDERAL LA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE?

INDERAL LA

What are the Indications for PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Inderal LA is indicated in the management of hypertension. It may be used alone or used in combination with other antihypertensive agents, particularly a thiazide diuretic. Inderal LA is not indicated in the management of hypertensive emergencies. Angina Pectoris Due to Coronary Atherosclerosis Inderal LA is indicated to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance in patients with angina pectoris. Migraine Inderal LA is indicated for the prophylaxis of common migraine headache. The efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of a migraine attack that has started has not been established, and propranolol is not indicated for such use. Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis Inderal LA improves NYHA functional class in symptomatic patients with hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.

 

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