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Propanal 40 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PROPRANOLOL-40MG

Uses:

High blood pressure (Hypertension), Chest pain (Angina), Heart rhythm disorder, Prevention of Heart attack, Prevention of migraines, and Anxiety.

Medicinal Benefits:

Propanal 40 Tablet works by blocking both beta receptors, namely beta 1 and beta 2. Propanal 40 Tablet blocks beta 1 receptor located in the heart's cells, lowering heart rate and decreasing heart blood pumping frequency, decreasing raised blood pressure. On the other hand, Propanal 40 Tablet also blocks beta 2 receptors located in the lungs (bronchioles) and blood vessels of skeletal muscle, narrowing it. This, in turn, lowers your overall body's blood pressure and helps reduce the risk of a stroke, a heart attack, heart problems or kidney problems in the future. Propanal 40 Tablet also improves the symptoms of heart-related chest pain (angina) and may increase a person's stamina to do exercise with angina. Propanal 40 Tablet is used in combination with thiazide diuretics and other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Additionally, Propanal 40 Tablet reduces symptoms of essential tremor (fits) and prevents migraine. Propanal 40 Tablet can reduce symptoms of too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) and can be taken together with thyroid-related medicines to treat an overactive thyroid.

FAQs

Propanal 40 Tablet plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. This lowers your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems or kidney problems in the future.

It is advised to continue your medicine even after your blood pressure is under control or becomes normal as blood pressure can shot up any time. If you have any discomfort, please consult your doctor immediately.

Usually, Propanal 40 Tablet is prescribed for a long term treatment ranging from weeks to months for treating heart-related conditions and disorders. However, taking it on your own for years without a doctor's consent can be fatal. Hence, only take it as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you.

When you are taking a beta-blocker, your health care provider may recommend that you limit your consumption of bananas and other high potassium foods including papaya, tomato, avocado and kale.

If you forget to take Propanal 40 Tablet at any time, take it as soon as you remember, then continue to take it at the usual times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Propanal 40 Tablet as it lowers blood pressure when combined with general anesthesia before surgery. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and OTC drugs that you are using.

There is no clear cut clinical evidences that confirms Propanal 40 Tablet increase an individual's body weight. However it can affect your body use energy and make you tired. If you are worried about your weight gain you can speak to the doctor.

You should try to avoid or limit intake of Propanal 40 Tablet along with alcoholic beverages, as together intake can lower your blood pressure leading to dizziness or drowsiness.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.