BOX WARNING
Angina Pectoris: There have been reports of exacerbation of angina and, in some cases, myocardial infarction, following abrupt discontinuance of propranolol therapy. Therefore, when discontinuance of propranolol is planned, the dosage should be gradually reduced over at least a few weeks, and the patient should be cautioned against interruption or cessation of therapy without a physician’s advice. If propranolol therapy is interrupted and exacerbation of angina occurs, it is usually advisable to reinstitute propranolol therapy and take other measures appropriate for the management of angina pectoris. Since coronary artery disease may be unrecognized, it may be prudent to follow the above advice in patients considered at risk of having occult atherosclerotic heart disease who are given propranolol for other indications.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTSMedia Articles Related to Innopran XL (Propranolol)
A Recipe For Hypertension: High Fructose Corn Syrup
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.31]
A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, California. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may help prevent hypertension.
Hypertension Guidelines Reappraised In Light Of New Research
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.30]
A Task Force of the European Society of Hypertension have released the official European guidelines on the management and treatment of hypertension. The guidelines are an update of those published in 2007, and will be published in the November issue of the Journal of Hypertension.
Research Indicates Gaps In Care For Diabetes, Cholesterol, Hypertension Among The Uninsured
Source: Cholesterol News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
A new study shows uninsured American adults with chronic illnesses like diabetes or high cholesterol often go undiagnosed and undertreated, leading to an increased risk of costly, disabling and even lethal complications of their disease. The study, published online in Health Affairs, analyzed data from a recent national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
ESC Press Statement: Accelerated Bone Growth May Be An Indicator Of Hypertension In Children
Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2009.10.21]
Children whose bones are "older" than their chronological age may be at an increased risk of hypertension, according to a study reported (19 October) in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.(1) As a result, the investigators suggest that markers of biological maturity should be evaluated in hypertensive children, and that physical activity and diet may deter the accelerated development of biological maturity.
Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Bones, Joints & Muscles News [2009.10.20]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) --
New research links high blood pressure in children to bones that are more
mature than average, suggesting that advanced bone age may predict
cardiovascular problems.
Published Studies Related to Innopran XL (Propranolol)
Propranolol decreases tachycardia and improves symptoms in the postural tachycardia syndrome: less is more. [2009.09.01]
CONCLUSIONS: Low-dose oral propranolol significantly attenuated tachycardia and improved symptoms in POTS. Higher-dose propranolol did not further improve, and may worsen, symptoms.
Addition of propranolol and isosorbide mononitrate to endoscopic variceal ligation does not reduce variceal rebleeding incidence. [2009.09]
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and propranolol are standard secondary prophylaxis therapies for variceal bleeding. Addition of isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) to propranolol improves its hemodynamic efficacy; we investigated whether a combination of EVL and propranolol/ISMN was more effective than EVL alone for secondary prophylaxis... CONCLUSIONS: EVL alone is sufficient to prevent variceal rebleeding in cirrhotic and noncirrhotic patients with history of variceal bleeding. Addition of propranolol and ISMN to EVL does not reduce the incidence of variceal rebleeding but increases severe adverse effects. Risk factors for rebleeding include ascites, low serum albumin, and high hepatic venous pressure gradients.
The beta-adrenergic antagonist propranolol partly abolishes thermogenic response to bioactive food ingredients. [2009.08]
A combination of tyrosine, capsaicin, catechins, and caffeine has been shown to possess a thermogenic effect in humans. The present objective was to investigate whether the thermogenic response to the bioactive combination (BC) could be diminished or abolished by propranolol... The 50% reduction of the thermogenic response by propranolol indicates that beta-adrenergic pathways are partly responsible for the thermogenic response.
Zolmitriptan compared to propranolol in the treatment of acute neuroleptic-induced akathisia: a comparative double-blind study. [2009.07]
Neuroleptic-induced akathisia (NIA) is a common, sometimes incapacitating adverse effect of anti-psychotic medication... Further placebo-controlled studies are warranted.
Comparison of ketanserin, buspirone and propranolol on arousal, pupil size and autonomic function in healthy volunteers. [2009.07]
RATIONALE: The human pupil may be a suitable physiological test system for the assessment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), but pupillometric assessment could be confounded by medication for comorbid hypertension and mood disorders. OBJECTIVES: We examined the profile of the 5HT-2/alpha1/H1 antagonist ketanserin, the 5HT1a agonist buspirone and the beta adrenoceptor antagonist propranolol on pupillary and other measures of arousal... CONCLUSIONS: Ketanserin but not propranolol had a fully sedative profile and may confound pupillometric assessment of EDS. Beta adrenergic receptors do not appear to participate in arousal and pupillary functions, while 5HT1a receptors reduce pupil size without affecting arousal. Pupil size may not be used unequivocally as an index of the level of alertness in the case of drug-induced changes, when drugs interfere with the central pupil control mechanism in ways that are unrelated to their effects on arousal.
Clinical Trials Related to Innopran XL (Propranolol)
Effect of Prophylaxy of Amiodarone and Propranolol and Amiodarone With Propranolol in Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft [Completed]
Bioavailability Study of Propranolol Under Fasting Conditions [Completed]
To compare the single-dose bioavailability of Propranolol 160 Mg ER capsules with Inderal-La
Bioavailability Study of Propranolol Under Fed Conditions [Completed]
To compare the single-dose bioavailability of Propranolol 160 Mg ER Capsules with Inderal-La
Propranolol Administration and Prevention of Child PTSD in Child Trauma Victims [Completed]
Twenty-nine pediatric injury patients (ages 10-18) at risk for PTSD were randomly assigned to
receive either propranolol or placebo in a double-blind placebo controlled design.
Medication was initiated within 12 hours of hospital admission. At 6-weeks, child PTSD
symptoms and heart rate (HR) during trauma recall were assessed. We hypothesized that
participants who received propranolol would report fewer PTSD symptoms and have lower heart
rates than those who received placebo.
Hemodynamic Effects of Chronic Administration of Spironolactone and/or Propranolol in Alcoholic Cirrhotic Patients [Terminated]
The aim of this study was assesment of splanchnic and systemic hemodynamic effects of chronic
administration (2 month) of spironolactone or propranolol, alone or in association in
alcoholic cirrhotic patients. The patients were randomized in 4 groups (aldactone 150 mg/day,
propranolol 160 mg/day, aldactone 150 mg/day + propranolol 160 mg/day, placebo). Systemic and
splanchnic hemodynamic effect were evaluated by hepatic venous pressure gradient measurements
before and after 2 month of treatment.
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