Propranolol 4 Flashcards
State the physical properties of Propranolol
Hydrochloride salt
Stable, white, crystalline solid
Readily soluble in ethanol and water
Commercially sold as racemate (S+R forms)
State the brand names of Propranolol
Angilol
Bedranol
Beta-prograne
Half Beta-prograne
State the typical dose of Propranolol used for High Blood Pressure
80mg BDS
State the typical dose of Propranolol indicated for Migraine/ angina (chest pain)
40mg BDS or TDS
What is the typical dose of Propranolol indicated for Irregular Heartbeat(Arrhythmia)
40-80mg TDS or QDS
State the typical dose Propranolol indicated for Anxiety
40mg QDS
What is the typical Propranolol dosage indicated for thyrotoxicosis
10-40mg TDS or QDS
Propranolol dosage is indicated for children greater than 12years . TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
State the formulation of Propranol available?
Oral Tablets
Sustained release capsules:
Beta-Prograne 160 mg
Half Beta-Prograne 80 mg
Injected into vein
Neutral micro granules is used as
Modified release
Povidone is used as
A binder
Ethylcellulose is used as
Stabilizer and thickener
Talc( hydrated magnesium silicate) is used
Lubricant and disintegrate
What is gelatine used for?
Hard Capsule material
What is Titanium dioxide?
White pigment
Sulfur dioxide is used as
As a preservative and antioxidant
