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Manufacturer's name : AstraZeneca K.K |
620004453 |
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Revised: 04/2007 |
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Brand name : |
Inderal LA capsules 60mg |
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Active ingredient: |
Propranolol hydrochloride |
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Dosage form: |
white capsule with blue cap (length approx. 14.5mm, thickness approx. 5-5.5mm) |
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Printings on wrapping: |
Surface/ZNC221、インデラルLA60mg backside/インデラルLA60 |
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Effects of this medicine
Used to treat angina and essential hypertension (mild to moderate symptoms).
It lowers the blood pressure with beta-blocking activity and slows down heart rate to prevent heart attacks. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
Patient with: diabetes, heart disease, hypotension, peripheral circulatory disorder, phaeochromocytomia, asthma.
Patient in prolonged fasting state.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen:
For adult, take 1 capsule a day (60mg of the active ingredient) when a lower dose of less than 60 mg was insufficient. The dose may be 2 capsules (120mg) for treating essential hypertension, depending on the condition. Strictly follow the dosing instructions given by your doctor.
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Missed dose: If you are ordered to use this medicine on regular schedule and you missed a dose, take dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you have taken or believe you may have taken excessive Inderal LA, check with your doctor/pharmacist immediately.
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Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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This drug may cause dizziness/wobbly walking. Do not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or work at heights.
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Alcohol may affect the efficacy of the medicine.
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: infrequent pulse, dizziness, rash, hives, vision disorder, foggy vision, decreased tear fluid.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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fatigue, respiratory distress, general swelling[heart failure]
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infrequent/jumping pulse, conscious disorder[infrequent pulse, atrioventricular block]
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dizziness on standing up, faint feeling, syncope[hypotension upon standing that comes with fainting]
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bleeding from nose/gum, bruise, subcutaneous bleeding[thrombocytopenia, purpura]
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shortness of breath, respiratory distress, wheezing[respiratory distress, bronchospasm]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep out of reach of children. Store away from heat, humidity and direct sunlight.
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Discard remaining medicine; do not store them. Check with the pharmacy regarding how to discard.
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