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Provanol 20mg Tablet

Manufactured By Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Propranolol (20mg)

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Information about Provanol 20mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Provanol 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of preventive treatment of migraine, chest pain (Angina), high blood pressure and anxiety.

Interactions / Warnings:

Taking Propranolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

Pregnancy interaction:

Provanol 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Provanol may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. To avoid this, get up slowly after sitting or lying down. The Provanol may affect your blood sugar and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar if you have diabetes. Provanol may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid the use of tobacco. Consult your doctor whether to continue Provanol before any scheduled surgery. It is not the first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines, except if you have a heart failure or heart disease. Adults over the age of 65 may be at greater risk for the side-effects.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Abdominal pain, Breathlessness, Diarrhoea, Slow heart rate, Constipation.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Provanol 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.Avoid Provanol 20mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How it works:

Provanol 20mg Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heartbeat, blood pressure, and strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Faq for medicine:

What is Provanol used for? : Provanol is used in the treatment of angina (chest pain), arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat), heart attack, increased blood pressure, anxiety, and migraine.|Is Provanol over the counter product? : Provanol is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the proper indication in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised by a doctor.|Is Provanol a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitor? : Provanol is not a MAO inhibitor. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.|Is Provanol safe to use? : Clinical studies have shown that Provanol is tolerated well even in long-term use and is safe. However, the drug is not devoid of side effects and should only be taken as per the doctor’s advice.|Is it safe to take Provanol with Betahistine? : Provanol and Betahistine can be taken together. Betahistine is given in patients with a migraine for the relief of vertigo and Provanol is indicated for preventing the attacks of a migraine. No harmful side effects or any other clinical interactions have been seen when the two drugs are used together.|Is Provanol a blood thinner? : Provanol is not a blood thinner. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Provanol a narcotic substance? : Provanol is not a narcotic substance. It is a beta-blocker used in the treatment of diseases like hypertension and angina.|Is Provanol ototoxic? : Provanol is not associated with ototoxicity (harmful to the ear). However, if you experience any such problem while using the drug, talk to your doctor.|Is Provanol a statin? : No, Provanol is not a statin. It is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.|Is Provanol used to treat anxiety? : Provanol is indicated for the treatment of anxiety. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety.|Can I take Provanol for headaches? : Provanol is not used for the treatment of a headache. It is used to prevent an attack of a migraine headache. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the proper treatment of your headache.|Can I take Provanol for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? : Provanol is not indicated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Consult your doctor for the right treatment IBS.|For how long can I take Provanol? : Provanol is a prescription drug and should only be taken in the dose, frequency, and duration as advised by the doctor. However, clinical studies have shown that Provanol is tolerated well in long-term use and is generally safe. |Can you take Provanol for depression? : Provanol is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Please consult your doctor for the right treatment of depression.|Can I take Provanol for a migraine headache? : Provanol can be used as a to prevent an attack for migraine headaches. However, it is not known to stop the migraine headaches once started. Consult your doctor for the appropriate the appropriate therapy.|Can I take Provanol with alprazolam? : Provanol is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Provanol with lorazepam? : Provanol is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with lorazepam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the drugs together.|Can I take Provanol without food? : Provanol can be taken without food. However, taking the drug with food, especially high-protein food enhances the bioavailability (amount of drug which reaches the blood) of the drug.|Can I take Provanol with aspirin? : Aspirin, especially if taken in high doses, may reduce the blood pressure lowering (antihypertensive) effect of Provanol. Talk to your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Provanol with gabapentin? : Provanol is not known to have any interactions with gabapentin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Can I take Provanol with amoxicillin? : Provanol is not known to have any interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Can I take Provanol with prednisone? : Anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) effect of Provanol may decrease if taken with prednisone as prednisone can cause sodium and water retention. Talk to your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Does Provanol cause diabetes? : Provanol is not known to cause diabetes. However, it can interfere with insulin secretion and it can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor in case you are prescribed Provanol and you have diabetes.|Does Provanol work? : Provanol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker which is used in the treatment of a variety of diseases like hypertension, angina, migraine, heart attack, tremors etc. It is a prescription drug which should only be used as per the doctor’s advice.|Does Provanol make you sleepy? : Provanol is not known to make you sleepy. It can, however, cause loss of sleep and dizziness rarely. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.|Does Provanol expire? : Provanol. like any other drug, has an expiry date and should not be used beyond that period. The shelf life of Provanol is three years.|Does Provanol cause depression? : Depression is a rare side effect of Provanol. If you experience any form of depression or associated symptoms while using the drug, consult your doctor.|Does Provanol cause erectile dysfunction? : Provanol use has been associated with erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence). Consult your doctor if you experience any such problem while using the drug.|Does Provanol cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a rare side effect of Provanol. Consult your doctor if you experience such problem while using the drug.|Does Provanol affect sleep? : Use of Provanol has been associated with sleep disturbances, especially insomnia (inability to fall asleep). Consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbance after taking Provanol.|Can the use of Provanol increase the blood sugar levels? : Provanol can interfere with insulin secretion and can also block the sympathetic response (signs and symptoms experienced by the patient) to hypoglycemia. However, it is not known to significantly affect blood sugar values.