About Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s
Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It may also help treat migraine headaches and tremors (fits), protect the heart after a heart attack. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts elevated pressure on blood vessel’s walls, leading to various cardiovascular complications like the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.
Provanol 40mg Tablet 10’s contains propranolol hydrochloride, which plays a vital role in relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems in the future. Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body by slowing down the heart rate. Thereby, treats arrhythmia and lowering blood pressure.
Provanol 40mg Tablet 10’s can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may cause certain common side-effects like fatigue, breathlessness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sleep disturbances. These side effects are usually mild and short-lived. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not stop taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s without talking to your doctor. Stopping Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s. Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s as it may cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.
Uses of Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s
High blood pressure (Hypertension), Chest pain (Angina), Heart rhythm disorder, Prevention of Heart attack
Medicinal Benefits
Provanol 40mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It may also help treat migraine headaches and tremors (fits), protect the heart after a heart attack. Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s plays a vital role in relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and helps in reducing the risk of having a stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems in the future. Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body by slowing down the heart rate. Thereby, treats arrhythmia and lowering blood pressure.
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Side Effects of Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Cold hand/feet
- Constipation
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Nightmares
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s should not be used in cardiogenic shock (heart unable to pump sufficient blood) and heart failure condition. Do not stop taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s without talking to your doctor first. Stopping Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period of time to help prevent these symptoms. You should not use Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s if you have a very slow heartbeat, asthma, serious heart condition (sick sinus syndrome) or any heart blockage. Before taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s you should tell the doctor if you have any muscle disorder (myasthenia gravis, rhabdomyolysis), breathing problem (COPD, bronchitis, emphysema), low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia), low blood pressure (hypotension), depression, previous heart failure, liver/kidney disease, thyroid hormone disorder, adrenal gland cancer or problems with circulation (Raynaud’s syndrome). Intake of Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may mask symptoms of diabetes. So tell your doctor if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It may also worsen your symptoms of congestive heart failure and bradycardia (slow heart rate less than 60). You should regularly monitor your prothrombin time if Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s is taken with anti-coagulants like warfarin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may interact with beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, carteolol, esmolol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol or sotalol), blood pressure-related medicines (lisinopril, enalapril, diltiazem, prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin), asthma medications (theophylline), and pain killers. If you are using these medicines tell your doctor before taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Food Interactions: Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may interact with grapefruit and protein-enriched foods. Therefore, avoid consuming grapefruit and its juice while taking Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Provanol 40 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with disease conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease, asthma, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), coronary heart disease, liver disease or heart failure.
