propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol
prō-ˈpra-nə-ˌlȯl 
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker C16H21NO2 used in the form of its hydrochloride in the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and angina pectoris
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This list includes beta-blockers such as propranolol, anticonvulsants such as (topiramate) and Depakote (divalproex), and antidepressants such as amitriptyline and Effexor (venlafaxine).
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Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There’s even limited evidence that a beta-blocker, propranolol, can reduce social anxiety in the short-term.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
Currently, essential tremor is managed with propranolol, a blood pressure drug, and primidone, an anti-seizure medication.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
Six-session treatments with a total of 12 doses of propranolol have shown better results.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2010
In 2020, the regimen was modified again to swap propranolol with phenobarbital, commonly used as a treatment for epilepsy.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2021
Many musicians, actors, and public speakers use propranolol.
—Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 25 Dec. 2021
In this category, a plan might cover atenolol and propranolol, but not metoprolol.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2024
There’s even limited evidence that a beta-blocker, propranolol, can reduce social anxiety in the short-term.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2017
Beta blockers like metoprolol and propranolol are not very effective in people over 65, and are usually used only when there are other good reasons to use them, like in a person with heart disease or migraine.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022
Currently, essential tremor is managed with propranolol, a blood pressure drug, and primidone, an anti-seizure medication.
—Megan Schmidt, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2020
Six-session treatments with a total of 12 doses of propranolol have shown better results.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2010
In 2020, the regimen was modified again to swap propranolol with phenobarbital, commonly used as a treatment for epilepsy.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2021
Many musicians, actors, and public speakers use propranolol.
—Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 25 Dec. 2021
In this category, a plan might cover atenolol and propranolol, but not metoprolol.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2021
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propranolol
noun
pro·pran·o·lol
prō-ˈpran-ə-ˌlȯl
-ˌlōl
-ˌlōl
: a beta-blocker used in the form of its hydrochloride C16H21NO2·HCl especially in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, and angina pectoris and in the prevention of migraine headache
Note: Trademarks for propranolol include Inderal and Innopran.
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