Provanol Sr 60 Tablet 10

Provanol SR 60 Tablet is used for the following:

• Management of hypertension which refers to high blood pressure

• Dealing with angina pectoris, a condition associated with chest pain due to heart disease

• Regulation of cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms

• Addressing hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, a condition where the heart muscle thickens

• Preventing migraine headaches, severe headaches often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity

• Controlling essential tremors, involuntary shaking that can affect different body parts

• Management of pheochromocytoma, a rare tumour of the adrenal gland

Here are some instructions you should follow while taking Provanol SR 60 Tablet:

• Follow the dosage and timing instructions provided by your doctor.

• Do not change or exceed the prescribed dose without consulting your doctor.

• Consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication; do not stop taking it without their guidance.

• Adhere to the dietary recommendations given by your doctor.

Provanol SR 60 Tablet is taken orally.

Provanol SR 60 Tablet contains propranolol (60 mg) which acts on the body in several ways:

• Decreased Heart Rate: Propranolol reduces the heart rate by blocking beta-1 (β1) adrenergic receptors that are responsible for increasing heart rate.

• Reduced Contractility of Heart Muscle: By blocking beta-1 (β1) adrenergic receptors, propranolol reduces the strength with which the heart muscle contracts.

• Reduced Cardiac Output: Propranolol decreases the volume of blood pumped out by the heart per minute by reducing both heart rate and contractility.

• Inhibition of Renin Release: Propranolol inhibits the release of renin from kidneys, a hormone that can increase blood pressure.

• Diminished Tonic Sympathetic Nerve Activity: By blocking beta-2 (β2) adrenergic receptors, propranolol reduces the activity of nerves that can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

These combined actions aid in lowering blood pressure, reducing the demand for oxygen by the heart, and suppressing irregular heart rhythms.

• Store Provanol SR 60 Tablet in a closed container at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C.

• Protect the medicine from light and moisture to maintain its potency.

• Always keep this medication out of reach of children.

• Be sure to use the tablet before its expiry date.

• If you're using Provanol SR 60 Tablet to manage high blood pressure, consider reducing your salt intake. Too much salt can lead to fluid retention, which can increase blood pressure.

• If you're taking this medicine for heart-related chest pain or irregular heart rhythms, try to avoid excessive caffeine. Caffeine can stimulate your heart, potentially exacerbating these conditions.