What is the alternative name for the drug Propranolol?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been feeling unwell and visited a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner for pulse diagnosis. The TCM practitioner prescribed me Xin De An. May I ask, what medication is Xin De An an alias for?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Propranolol hydrochloride tablets, also known as心得安, is the first generation of beta-blockers and belongs to the class of non-selective beta-blockers. It acts on both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. This medication has multiple uses. Additionally, propranolol hydrochloride tablets can inhibit the conversion of T4 to T3, making it the drug of choice for patients with hyperthyroidism accompanied by hypertension. However, its side effects include hypotension, bradycardia, and central nervous system adverse reactions such as dizziness, confusion, and slowed reaction time. It should be noted that this drug is contraindicated in patients with bronchial asthma, cardiogenic shock, severe or acute heart failure, sinus bradycardia, and atrioventricular block.
1. As a secondary prevention to reduce mortality from myocardial infarction.
2. Can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs to control blood pressure.
3. Alleviates symptoms such as angina pectoris, palpitations, and syncope.
4. Controls arrhythmias, particularly those related to catecholamines or caused by digitalis.
