Generic name: propranolol [ pro-PRAN-oh-lol ]
Brand names: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL, Inderal, Propranolol Hydrochloride ER
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (1 mg/mL); oral capsule, extended release (120 mg; 160 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg); oral liquid (4.28 mg/mL); oral solution (20 mg/5 mL; 40 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg)
Drug classes:Group II antiarrhythmics, Non-cardioselective beta blockers
What is propranolol?
Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.
Hemangeol (propranolol oral liquid 4.28 milligrams) is given to infants 5 weeks to 1 year old to treat a genetic condition called infantile hemangiomas. Hemangiomas are caused by blood vessels grouping together in an abnormal way. These blood vessels form benign (non-cancerous) growths that can develop into ulcers or red marks on the skin. Hemangiomas can also cause more serious complications inside the body (in the liver, brain, or digestive system).
Warnings
You should not use propranolol if you have asthma, very slow heart beats, or a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker).
Babies who weigh less than 4.5 pounds should not be given Hemangeol oral liquid.
