Uses

Propranolol Uses

Propranolol is a beta blocker used to treat a variety of cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular conditions[1].

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure), either alone or with other medications[1][7][3].
  • Angina pectoris (chest pain) due to heart disease[1][6][3].
  • Atrial fibrillation and other irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)[1][6][7].
  • Prevention of heart attack recurrence and reduction of mortality after a heart attack[6][3][7].
  • Tremor (especially essential tremor)[1][7][3].
  • Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (a heart muscle disease)[1][3][6][7].
  • Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor, as part of a combined treatment)[4][2][6].
  • Thyrotoxicosis/hyperthyroidism (to manage symptoms such as fast heart rate, anxiety, tremor)[2][4][5].
  • Migraine headache prevention (migraine prophylaxis)[8][6][7].
  • Infantile hemangioma (to reduce growth of certain birthmarks in infants)[1][2][3][6].
  • Performance anxiety and certain other anxiety disorders (off-label use, to manage physical symptoms of stage fright and anxiety)[1][5].
  • Other uses (investigational or less common): akathisia, lithium-induced tremor, portal hypertension/liver-related complications, as an adjunct in cancer-related psychological distress and potential perioperative tumor progression, and, rarely, substance-related craving reduction[1][2].

The choice of propranolol, like all medications, should be guided by a healthcare provider based on specific medical conditions, risk factors, and potential drug interactions[3].

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