Pilol 10 mg Tablet

Pilol 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of propranolol in each tablet. Propranolol belongs to the beta-blocker class, which is used to help manage certain heart and blood pressure problems by slowing the heart rate and reducing the heart’s workload. Pilol 10 mg Tablet may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed uses such as tremor, migraine prevention, or anxiety-related physical symptoms. This specific 10 mg tablet is a low-dose oral form that allows careful dose adjustment.

How it works: Propranolol blocks certain beta receptors in the body, which helps slow the heart rate and lower the force of the heartbeat. In tablet form, Pilol 10 mg Tablet is absorbed through the stomach and intestines, then works throughout the body to reduce symptoms linked to an overactive heart and stress response.

Pilol 10 mg Tablet is a low-strength propranolol tablet, which can be useful when a doctor wants to start with a small amount or fine-tune the dose. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet fits into typical propranolol dosing as a precise, flexible option that can be taken multiple times a day if prescribed.

• High blood pressure
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain related to the heart
• Migraine prevention
• Tremor control
• Physical symptoms of anxiety

• Take Pilol 10 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep a steady effect.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• If your doctor uses it for symptoms before an event, follow the exact timing they give you.
• Do not stop taking Pilol 10 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Pilol 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of propranolol. The number of tablets you take per day depends on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; propranolol is often taken more than once daily, and your prescriber will set the maximum daily amount for you. Because this is a 10 mg strength, it is suited to careful dose adjustment rather than one-size-fits-all dosing.

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

Common side effects of Propranolol may include:

• Tiredness or fatigue, which may be noticeable even at this low 10 mg strength
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate
• Cold hands or feet
• Nausea
• Sleep changes or vivid dreams

• Do not use Pilol 10 mg Tablet if you have asthma or certain breathing problems unless your doctor specifically says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because propranolol can hide low blood sugar warning signs such as a fast heartbeat.
• Use caution if you already have a slow heart rate, heart block, or heart failure.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes dizziness or low blood pressure worse.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Pilol 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, especially if you take it for heart-related reasons, because symptoms can worsen.
• Tell your clinician about thyroid disease, since propranolol can mask signs of an overactive thyroid.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the risk of low blood pressure or a slow heart rate
• Verapamil or diltiazem, which may further slow the heart and lower blood pressure
• Insulin and diabetes pills, because propranolol can mask low blood sugar symptoms
• Certain antiarrhythmics, which can increase heart rhythm effects
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, which may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect in some people

Store Pilol 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.