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Inderal (Propranolol Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse events were observed and have been reported in patients using propranolol.

Cardiovascular: Bradycardia; congestive heart failure; intensification of AV block; hypotension; paresthesia of hands; thrombocytopenic purpura; arterial insufficiency, usually of the Raynaud type.

Central Nervous System: Light-headedness, mental depression manifested by insomnia, lassitude, weakness, fatigue; catatonia; visual disturbances; hallucinations; vivid dreams; an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, short-term memory loss, emotional lability, slightly clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics. For immediate-release formulations, fatigue, lethargy, and vivid dreams appear dose-related.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, mesenteric arterial thrombosis, ischemic colitis.

Allergic: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions, pharyngitis and agranulocytosis; erythematous rash, fever combined with aching and sore throat; laryngospasm, and respiratory distress.

Respiratory: Bronchospasm.

Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, nonthrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenic purpura.

Autoimmune: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Skin and mucous membranes: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, dry eyes, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, urticaria, alopecia, SLE-like reactions, and psoriasiform rashes. Oculomucocutaneous syndrome involving the skin, serous membranes and conjunctivae reported for a beta blocker (practolol) have not been associated with propranolol.

Genitourinary: Male impotence; Peyronie's disease.



REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO INDERAL

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Inderal. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Inderal side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-01-05

Patient: 70 year old male

Reactions: Thrombotic Stroke, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Inderal
    Dosage: 80 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2006-10-05

Lansoprazole
    Dosage: 15 mg 1x per 1 day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2006-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Cetirizine (Cetirizine); Thiamine (Thiamine); Vitamin B (Vitamin B); Ascorbic Acid



Possible Inderal side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-01-16

Patient: 70 year old male

Reactions: Thrombotic Stroke, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Inderal
    Dosage: 80 mg 1x per 1 day oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2006-10-05

Lansoprazole
    Dosage: 15 mg 1x per 1 day oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Barrett's Oesophagus
    Start date: 2001-01-01
    End date: 2006-10-05

Other drugs received by patient: Cetirizine (Cetirizine); Thiamine (Thiamine); Vitamin B (Vitamin B); Ascorbic Acid (Ascorib Acid)



Possible Inderal side effects / adverse reactions in 43 year old female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-02-26

Patient: 43 year old female

Reactions: Head Injury, Fall, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Paxil
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-06-03
    End date: 2006-11-16

Inderal
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2006-09-04
    End date: 2006-12-04

Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal; Tryptanol; Sertraline Hydrochloride



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2008-01-24

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