Inderal 20 mg Tablet

Inderal 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of propranolol in each tablet. It is a beta blocker medicine used to help manage certain heart and blood pressure conditions, and it can also be prescribed for related problems such as angina, some rhythm disorders, tremor, migraine prevention, and symptoms of anxiety. Inderal 20 mg Tablet works by slowing the heart and reducing the force of each heartbeat, which can lower blood pressure and decrease strain on the heart.

How it works: Propranolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, which are part of the body’s stress-response system. In this tablet form, it helps the heart beat more slowly and with less force, while also reducing some physical symptoms like shaking or pounding heart.

Inderal 20 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet, so it may suit people who need smaller dose adjustments or who are just starting a doctor-supervised propranolol regimen. Compared with higher-strength propranolol tablets, the 20 mg tablet gives more flexibility for careful dose titration and may be chosen when a prescriber wants a gentler step in treatment.

• High blood pressure
• Angina (chest pain)
• Certain fast or irregular heart rhythms
• Migraine prevention
• Tremor
• Physical symptoms of anxiety

• Swallow Inderal 20 mg Tablet with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time(s) each day if you are using it regularly.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it the same way each day helps keep levels steady.
• Do not stop Inderal 20 mg Tablet suddenly, because that can worsen chest pain or heart rhythm problems.
• If it is prescribed for a situational symptom, follow your doctor’s exact timing instructions; do not self-adjust the dose.

Each Inderal 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of propranolol. The number of tablets per day varies widely depending on the condition being treated, and the doctor decides the schedule, how often it is taken, and the maximum daily dose for you. This 20 mg strength is often used when a smaller dose is needed or when doses are being carefully increased or adjusted.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Propranolol may include:

• Tiredness or weakness, which can be more noticeable when starting treatment
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heartbeat
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Cold hands or feet
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Inderal 20 mg Tablet can lower heart rate and blood pressure too much if the dose is not right for you.
• People with asthma, COPD, or a history of wheezing need extra caution because propranolol can tighten the airways.
• Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain without medical advice, and tell your doctor if you have heart failure, blockages, or conduction problems.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• It can mask symptoms of low blood sugar, especially in people with diabetes.
• Be careful when driving or standing up quickly until you know how Inderal 20 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your clinician about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and kidney or liver problems before using this medicine.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including calcium channel blockers, can add to low heart rate or low blood pressure.
• Digoxin may increase the risk of a slow heartbeat or conduction problems.
• Insulin and diabetes tablets may have their warning signs of low blood sugar masked by propranolol.
• Certain asthma medicines, like albuterol, may work less well when taken with propranolol.
• Some antidepressants and heart medicines can change propranolol levels or effects.

Store Inderal 20 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.