Propranololdrug info
24 HR propranolol hydrochloride 160 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule
What it is used for
Hypertension Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated in the management of hypertension. They may be used alone or used in combination with other antihypertensive agents, particularly a thiazide diuretic. Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are not indicated in the management of hypertensive emergencies. Angina Pectoris Due to Coronary Atherosclerosis Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance in patients with angina pectoris. Migraine Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are indicated for the prophylaxis of common migraine headache. The efficacy of propranolol in the treatment of a migraine attack that has started has not been established, and propranolol is not indicated for such use. Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, improve NYHA functional class in symptomatic patients with hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective August 4, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Propranolol hydrochloride is a synthetic beta-adrenergic receptor-blocking agent chemically described as 2-Propanol, 1-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-3-(1-naphthalenyloxy)-, hydrochloride,(±)-. It's molecular and structural formulae are: C 16 H 21 NO 2 ∙ HCl Propranolol hydrochloride is a stable, white, crystalline solid which is readily soluble in water and ethanol. Its molecular weight is 295.80. Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are formulated to provide a sustained release of propranolol hydrochloride. Propranolol Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP, are available as 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg, and 160 mg capsules for oral administration. Each capsule for oral administration contains sugar spheres, ethylcellulose, hypromellose phthalate, povidone, diethyl phthalate, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, black iron oxide, and gelatin. The 80 mg, 120 mg, and 160 mg capsules contain red and yellow iron oxide. In addition, the 160 mg capsules contain FD&C Blue No. 2. These capsules comply with USP Dissolution Test 1. Chemical Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective August 4, 2025. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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