Arkaprop 40mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is arkaprop 40mg tablet used for?
Arkaprop 40mg Tablet contains Propranolol, a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and prevent migraines. It works by blocking the effects of adrenaline, slowing heart rate and reducing blood pressure. Take as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily.
- Generic Name: Propranolol
- Manufacturer: RKG Pharma
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arkaprop 40mg 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.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Propranolol |
| Brand Name | Arminol 10mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | RKG Pharma |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Beta blocker- Non selective |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF) in a dry place, protected from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing sympathetic nervous system activity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arkaprop 40mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arkaprop 40mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Cold extremities
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Heart failure exacerbation
- Bronchospasm
- Severe bradycardia
- Hypoglycemia (masked)
- Depression
- Hallucinations
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Skin rashes
- Alopecia
- Oculomucocutaneous syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Verapamil | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension |
| Insulin | Moderate | May mask hypoglycemia symptoms |
| Theophylline | Moderate | Reduced clearance of theophylline |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Clonidine
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Hydralazine
- Prazosin
- Theophylline
- Lidocaine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- NSAIDs
- Rifampin
- Phenobarbital
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-protein meals may increase bioavailability; avoid grapefruit juice.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hypotension and sedation.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Bronchial asthma, sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, severe peripheral arterial disease, hypersensitivity.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, blood glucose (in diabetics), signs of heart failure.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; administer atropine for bradycardia, glucagon or beta-agonists for cardiac depression.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.