Innopran XL (Propranolol Hydrochloride ER) and/or alternatives

General Information on Innopran XL

Innopran XL (generic name propranolol) is a prescription medicine that belongs to a group of drugs known as beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The drug is available in tablet form and it is administered orally. The drug is also used to treat heart rhythm disorder, prevent heart attack and reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headache.

Side Effects for Innopran XL

Innopran XL is associated with some side effects. The side effects may be mild or severe. However, it should be noted that not all patients using this drug experience its side effects. The most common side effects of Innopran XL are – constant feeling of tiredness, mild diarrhea, stomach cramps, constipation, vomiting, and nausea, sleeping problems, decreased sexual drive or erection problems.

The other lesser known side effects of Innopran XL include – depression, irregular heartbeats, breathing difficulty, swelling in face, lips or throat, intense skin rashes, jaundice, dark urine, clay colored stools and loss of appetite. These side effects may cause adverse health complications and you must seek prompt medical attention.

Precautions

Owing to the risk of side effects associated with the use of Innopran XL, patients using this medicine should take necessary precautionary measures. Before using this drug, it is important that you inform your doctor about your medical problems and allergies (if any). You must avoid using Innopran XL if you are allergic to Propranolol or if you are suffering from asthma or certain heart disease. While using this drug you must avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase Propranolol levels in your blood. You must not chew, crush or break the capsule; you must swallow the pill completely. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medicine without taking doctors approval.

Innopran XL Dosage

Doctors prescribe different Innopran XL dosage for different patients. Your Innopran XL dosage will depend on your current medical condition, past medical records, severity of your blood pressure, the type of other medications you are using and your response to the medication. The standard initial Innopran XL dosage recommended for adults suffering from high blood pressure is 80 mg once in a day. If your blood pressure level does not improve over a period, your doctor may increase your dosage up to 120 mg once in a day. To get maximum benefit from this medicine you must take your daily dosage at fixed time with or without food. However make sure you maintain consistency. If you buy Innopran XL for your high blood pressure problems make sure you adhere to the dosage as suggested by your doctor.

Interactions

Innopran XL tends to interact with several other prescription medicines and over the counter drugs. It is therefore important that you provide complete information about the other drugs you are using to your doctor. The drug interactions can lead to adverse consequences including extremely high or low blood pressure, slow heartbeats and stroke that can be fatal. Innopran XL may potentially interact with certain NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), ACE inhibitors such as hydrochlorothiazide, Enalapril and Lisinopril; Calcium channel blockers, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, thyroid medication and Tricyclic antidepressants such as Doxepin, Maprotiline and Protriptyline.

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