Propranolol

Generic Name
Propranolol
Brand Names
Hemangeol, Hemangiol, Inderal, Innopran
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H21NO2
CAS Number
525-66-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
9Y8NXQ24VQ
Background

Propranolol is a racemic mixture of 2 enantiomers where the S(-)-enantiomer has approximately 100 times the binding affinity for beta adrenergic receptors. Propranolol is used to treat a number of conditions but most commonly is used for hypertension.

Propranolol was granted FDA approval on 13 November 1967.

Indication

Propranolol is indicated to treat hypertension. Propranolol is also indicated to treat angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, migraine, essential tremor, hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, pheochromocytoma, and proliferating infantile hemangioma.

Associated Conditions
Akathisia caused by antipsychotic use, Angina Pectoris, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Mortality, Essential Tremor, Gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage prophylaxis, Hemangiomas, Hypertension, Migraine, Myocardial Infarction, Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Performance Anxiety, Pheochromocytoma, Proliferating Infantile Hemangioma, Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Tachyarrhythmia caused by Digitalis intoxication, Tachyarrhythmia caused by catecholamine excess, Thyroid Crisis, Thyrotoxicosis, Tremor caused by lithium, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Associated Therapies
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Propranolol Adjuvant Treatment of Focal Refractory Epilepsy (PATFRE)

Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-12-06
Last Posted Date
2024-12-10
Lead Sponsor
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Target Recruit Count
15
Registration Number
NCT06719804

Propranolol Plus Standard Radiation Therapy Before Surgery for the Treatment of Patients With Soft Tissue Sarcoma

First Posted Date
2024-11-01
Last Posted Date
2024-11-01
Lead Sponsor
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Target Recruit Count
12
Registration Number
NCT06670976
Locations
🇺🇸

Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York, United States

Aging, Beta Blockers, and Thermoregulatory Responses

First Posted Date
2024-09-03
Last Posted Date
2024-10-21
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
22
Registration Number
NCT06582680
Locations
🇺🇸

IEEM Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States

Comparison of the Effectiveness of First-line Preventive Treatment of Migraine in Primary Care

First Posted Date
2024-07-12
Last Posted Date
2024-07-12
Lead Sponsor
Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Target Recruit Count
460
Registration Number
NCT06499116

Valproate Versus Propranolol in Migraine

First Posted Date
2024-07-03
Last Posted Date
2024-07-03
Lead Sponsor
Kafrelsheikh University
Target Recruit Count
600
Registration Number
NCT06485726
Locations
🇪🇬

Kafr Elsheikh University Hospital, Kafr Ash Shaykh, Egypt

Impact of Early Aging and Menopause on the Vascular Responses to Hypoxia

First Posted Date
2024-05-16
Last Posted Date
2024-10-01
Lead Sponsor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Target Recruit Count
75
Registration Number
NCT06417177
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States

Zonisamide Versus Propranolol in Migraine

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-04-11
Last Posted Date
2024-04-23
Lead Sponsor
Kafrelsheikh University
Target Recruit Count
600
Registration Number
NCT06361446
Locations
🇪🇬

Kafr Elsheikh University Hospital, Kafr Ash Shaykh, Egypt

Beta-Blocker Influences on Inflammatory and Neural Responses to Stress

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-02-16
Last Posted Date
2024-05-09
Lead Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT06263452
Locations
🇺🇸

Social Neuroscience and Health Laboratory, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Propranolol for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-02-15
Last Posted Date
2024-02-15
Lead Sponsor
London Health Sciences Centre
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT06262061

Examining Safety, Efficacy and Feasibility of Preoperative Propranolol in Patients With PDAC.

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-11-22
Last Posted Date
2024-03-28
Lead Sponsor
Zealand University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT06145074
Locations
🇩🇰

Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, København, Denmark

🇩🇰

Ismail Gögenur, Køge, Denmark

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