Propranolol

High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a serious problem that causes illness. Propranolol medication is a perfect beta-blocker used in treatment of hypertension. The medicine developed by James W. Black, to beat stress and improve muscle contraction of the heart. The drug banned from Olympics because of its ability to control tremors and stage fight.

It is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent used in treatment of angina (heart pain), neurologic conditions, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms. Other social phobia medicines available in market include atenolol, timolol, and metoprolol.

People like musicians and other stage showers use Propranolol medication to avoid stage fright. The medicine used in vein pressure in portal hypertension and in preventing bleeding in esophageal variceal. Normally, nerves of human body communicate with each other through Neurotransmitters produced by body. Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter responsible for binding beta-receptors on cells. When the transmitter is blocked, heartbeat rises and causes nervousness. Propranolol er makes a way for the neurotransmitter and eases heart function.

People facing problems of post-traumatic stress disorders can get a potential treatment of propranolol la. It works on the transmission of Norepinephrine and enhances memory consolidation. Research showed treated with the medicine showed less change in behavior compared to others, who did not receive the drug.

The drug should be used with caution for people having diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, Bradycardia (<60 heartbeats for minute), Shock, Atrioventricular block and severe hypertension.

The drug has additive effects when used with other drugs, which decrease blood pressure. For hypertension and tremors, a normal dose of 120-320mg is used. A dose of 80 mg used twice a day for treatment of migraine prophylaxis. Side effects like insomnia, low heartbeat caused by drug; therefore, people should consume the drug carefully under doctor’s supervision.