A beta-blocker drug used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias.
It may also be used to reduce the risk of further heart damage after myocardial infarction.
It relieves symptoms of hyperthyroidism and anxiety, and can prevent migraine attacks.
Possible adverse effects are typical of other beta-blocker drugs.
n. a drug (see beta blocker) used to treat abnormal heart rhythm, angina, and high blood pressure; it is also taken to relieve the symptoms of thyrotoxicosis and anxiety associated with palpitation or tremor and to prevent migraine headaches. Common side-effects include digestive upsets, sleep disturbances, lassitude, and coldness of extremities.
One of the BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR-BLOCKING DRUGS, propranolol hydrochloride is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS, myocardial infarction (see under HEART, DISEASES OF), certain abnormal rhythms of the heart, and high blood pressure (HYPERTENSION). It also prevents attacks of MIGRAINE, and is used for certain anxiety states – particularly those associated with unpleasant bodily sensations, such as palpitations. (See also ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS.)... propranolol hydrochloride
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