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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