angilol 20mg tablet - Propranolol (20mg) medicine

Angilol 20mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Archicare Limited ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is angilol 20mg tablet used for?

Angilol 20mg Tablet contains Propranolol, a beta-blocker that reduces heart rate and blood pressure. It is used to treat hypertension, angina, and prevent migraines. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.

  • Generic Name: Propranolol
  • Manufacturer: Archicare Limited
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š angilol 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction prophylaxis, migraine prophylaxis, essential tremor, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis, anxiety.

Off-label uses: Performance anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in portal hypertension.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Propranolol
Brand NameArminol 10mg Tablet
ManufacturerArchicare Limited
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassBeta blocker- Non selective
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF) in a dry place, protected from light.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
DistributionWidely distributed throughout the body; crosses the blood-brain barrier and placenta.
Protein Binding90-95%
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver primarily by CYP2D6 and CYP1A2.
Half-Life3-6 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal (as metabolites); less than 1% excreted unchanged.
Bioavailability30-40% (due to extensive first-pass metabolism)
Onset of Action1-2 hours (oral)
Peak Plasma Time2-4 hours
Duration of Action6-12 hours

How It Works

Competitive blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing sympathetic nervous system activity.

Mechanism Steps

1Propranolol binds to beta-1 and beta-2 adrenergic receptors
2Competitively antagonizes catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine)
3Reduces adenylate cyclase activity and cAMP production

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take angilol 20mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of angilol 20mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Cold extremities
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Heart failure exacerbation
  • Bronchospasm
  • Severe bradycardia
  • Hypoglycemia (masked)
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Skin rashes
  • Alopecia
  • Oculomucocutaneous syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Insulin Moderate Hypoglycemia may be masked
Verapamil Major Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Verapamil
  • Diltiazem
  • Clonidine
  • Insulin
  • Oral hypoglycemics

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Cimetidine
  • Hydralazine
  • Prazosin
  • Theophylline
  • Lidocaine

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • NSAIDs
  • Rifampin
  • Phenobarbital

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

High-protein meals may increase bioavailability; avoid grapefruit juice.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased risk of hypotension and sedation.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category C

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Bronchial asthma, sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, blood glucose (in diabetics), signs of heart failure.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; administer atropine for bradycardia, glucagon or beta-agonists for cardiac depression.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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