Inderal La
Indicated to manage cardiovascular stress and anxiety symptoms by antagonizing beta-adrenergic receptors.
- Categories
- Heart & Blood Pressure · Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Propranolol
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Modified-release capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 40mg
Inderal La details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris · Migraine Prophylaxis · Essential Tremor
- Alternative names
- Inderal; Bedranol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Non-selective Beta-blocker
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to propranolol; asthma; bradycardia; cardiogenic shock
- Minor side effects
- fatigue; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- cold hands; sleep disorders; bradycardia
- Dosage forms
- Modified-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
- verapamil; cimetidine
- Age restrictions
- Use with paediatric guidance.
Precautions and warnings
masking of hypoglycaemia symptoms; regular heart monitoring; avoid abrupt withdrawal
Serious side effects
heart failure, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage cardiovascular stress and anxiety symptoms by antagonizing beta-adrenergic receptors.
Mechanism of action
Inderal La is a non-selective beta blocker that antagonizes both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. By decreasing myocardial oxygen demand and normalizing cardiac rhythm, it effectively lowers blood pressure and is beneficial for migraine and tremor control.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: May cause fetal growth retardation. Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe in monitored amounts.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Inderal La
Inderal La uses the active ingredient propranolol for the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and migraine prophylaxis. The same medication is also supplied under brand names including Inderal and Bedranol, and is available as a tablet in 40mg strength. Produced by AstraZeneca, it remains a standard choice for cardiovascular and preventative care management.
Buying Inderal La online
Inderal La is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability further extended to the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic propranolol, much of which is manufactured in India, provides a significantly more affordable option compared to the original brand. This allows expats and residents across the region to secure reliable access to their regular maintenance medication without the overheads associated with local pharmacies.