Propranolol: Difference between revisions

Propranolol, sold under the brand name Inderal among others, is a medication of the beta blocker class.<ref name="a1">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propranolol.html "Propranolol hydrochloride".] Monograph. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.</ref> It is used to treat high blood pressure, a number of types of irregular heart rate, thyrotoxicosis, capillary hemangiomas, performance anxiety, and essential tremors,<ref name="a1">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propranolol.html "Propranolol hydrochloride".] Monograph. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.</ref><ref name="a2">PMID:17092192</ref><ref name="a3">PMID:26772662</ref> as well to prevent migraine headaches, and to prevent further heart problems in those with angina or previous heart attacks.<ref name="a1">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propranolol.html "Propranolol hydrochloride".] Monograph. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.</ref> It can be taken orally (by mouth) or by intravenous injection (injection into a vein).<ref name="a1">[https://www.drugs.com/monograph/propranolol.html "Propranolol hydrochloride".] Monograph. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.</ref> See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol Propranolol].