http://genericdrugshome.info Propranolol Hcl Intraven., Propranolol - Injection Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:31 CDT en http://propranolol-hcl-intraven.11122.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt 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 without frist consulting your doctor. If your doctor decides you sohuld 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 arrhythmias and to temporarily replace oral dosage forms of this drug when unedrgoing surgery. HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injcetion 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, not hard bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion, sore throat, depression. If you notice other effetcs 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, alelrgies (especially drug allergies). Before having any surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking prporanolol. This drug should be used only if claerly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risk and benefits with your docotr. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription 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 satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Symptoms of overdose may incldue slowed heartbeat and dizziness and weakness especially upon standing. NOTES: This drug is used only under the close supervision of your doctor in a hopsital or clinic. MISSED DOSE: If a dose is missed, consult the doctor. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moitsure. Do not freeze. MEDICAL ALERT: Your cnodition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

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