Propranolol is marketed as Inderal. This beta-blocker is used in preventing angina, migraine and in reducing high blood pressure. It is given in heart attack patients to increase their survival rate. It prevents stroke. It is used in the treatment of anxiety, tachycardia, tremors, thyrotoxicosis, etc. Adverse effects include constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. It is contraindicated in bradycardia and respiratory conditions.
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Why does my back rash itch when I sweat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a rash on my back, neck and chest for over a month. I visited my physician and she thought it could be a fungal infection. She prescribed an anti-fungal medication which I took for 2 weeks. However, the medication did not do anything, and the rash is still present. It gets i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachments. (attachment removed to protect patient identity) It is not looking like fungal infection. It is more in favour of urticaria. Does it remain the same or fades with time and recur again? Does it aggravate with phys... Read Full »
What is the recommended dose of Inderal for social anxiety disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I was affected by a social anxiety disorder. In the past two years, first, I used Inderal for one year and then Paroxetine 20 mg (SSRI) tablets. There was the best improvement in my confidence. Now from the last two weeks, I have not taken any happen. Do I want to use Inderal tablets ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long have you been having social anxiety problems? How severe and persistent are the anxiety symptoms? If anxiety is predominantly situational, like before giving public presentations, then you can try Inderal (Propranolol) occasionally as needed. Contra-indicati... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have hyperthyroidism and currently taking Neomercazole 5 mg once daily along with Inderal 10 mg twice daily. However, now I am faced with the need to undergo gallbladder removal surgery.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.From what you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears that your thyroid gland is well-controlled. Regarding your gall bladder surgery, you will have to continue to take your medicati... Read Full »
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