Dideral

Dideral (Propranolol Hydrochloride) is used as a treatment for angina, high blood pressure (also called hypertension), medical conditions related to heart rhythm, as well as other conditions related to the heart or circulation. Physicians may prescribe it to patients as a treatment for heart attacks, or to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. This medicine is a type of beta blocker, and it works by blocking the beta receptors in the body, thereby leading to a reduction in blood pressure. This drug has been the subject of medical research, which focused on potential benefits in the treatment of malaria.

Patients will need to consult their physician before taking Dideral (Propranolol Hydrochloride) 40mg tablets. The dosage prescribed will depend on the condition requiring treatment. Adults treating hypertension are often told to start out with 40mg, taken twice per day. The maintenance dosage generally ranges from 120mg to 240mg per day. Angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis and any other conditions may require a different dosage regimen. Therefore, it is essential that you only take the amount your physician tells you to take.

Patients treated with Dideral (Propranolol Hydrochloride) may experience some side effects, including:

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Impotence
• Stomach upset
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

See your physician if you become unwell during treatment. In some cases, severe reactions may occur (however, this is rare). Immediate medical attention is required if you experience hallucinations, blistering of the skin, a cold feeling in the feet or hands or any other signs of a serious reaction.

You should not abruptly cease taking this drug, as doing so may cause a worsening of your symptoms. If your physician deems it necessary to stop treatment, you dosage will be gradually decreased.

If you suffer from asthma, severe heart failure or certain medical problems related to heart rhythm, you may be told by your physician not to take this drug.