Propranolol is a type of drug called a beta-blocker. It works by acting on the nerve impulses in specific areas of the body such as the heart. This causes the heart to beat slower and more steadily and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around
the body. It also widens the blood vessels in the body for better blood flow.

• Propranolol is typically used alone or combined with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
• Propranolol is also used to treat or prevent severe headaches and migraines, chronic chest pain, and to help treat or prevent heart attacks.

The medication is also used for many other specific conditions. Doctors may prescribe propranolol for:

•  portal hypertension
•  pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal gland
•  essential tremor
•  supraventricular arrhythmia, an abnormal rhythm in the top chambers of the heart
•  panic disorders
•  aggressive behaviors
•  restlessness caused by antipsychotics
•  infantile hemangioma

•  Dizziness
•  Diarrhea
•  Difficulty in breathing
•  Skin blistering
•  Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
•  Irregular heartbeat
•  Weight gain
•  Hypotension
•  Chest pain and discomfort
•  Nightmares
•  Cold extremities
•  Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
•  Changes in sex drive
•  Changes in sexual performance

•  This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
•  Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine.
•  Propranolol may cause heart failure in some patients.
•  Propranolol should be administered with caution in patients having elevated thyroid hormone level.
•  It is advised to not indulge in certain sports while Propranolol is consumed. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided.