Propranolol

Contraindications/Precautions

Contraindicated in: Uncompensated HF; Pulmonary edema; Cardiogenic shock; Bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, or heart block (unless pacemaker present). Use Cautiously in: Renal or hepatic impairment; Pulmonary disease (including asthma); Diabetes mellitus (may mask signs of hypoglycemia); Thyrotoxicosis (may mask symptoms); History of severe allergic reactions (mayqintensity of response); Skeletal muscle disease (may exacerbate myopathy); OB: Crosses the placenta and may cause fetal/neonatal bradycardia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, or respiratory depression. May alsopblood supply to the placenta, increase the risk for premature birth or fetal death, and cause intrauterine growth retardation. Mayqrisk of cardiac and pulmonary complications in the infant during the neonatal time frame. Lactation: Appears in breast milk; use formula if propranolol must be taken; Pedi:qrisk of hypoglycemia, especially during periods of fasting such as before surgery, during prolonged exertion, or with coexisting renal insufficiency; Geri:qsensitivity to all beta blockers; initial dose reduction and careful titration recommended.

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

Decrease in BP. ● Control of arrhythmias without appearance of detrimental side effects. ● Reduction in frequency of anginal attacks. ● Increase in activity tolerance. ● Prevention of MI. ● Prevention of vascular headaches. ● Management of thyrotoxicosis. ● Management of pheochromocytoma. ● Decrease in tremors. ● Management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ● Decrease in symptoms associated with PTSD.

Potential Nursing Diagnoses

Decreased cardiac output (Side Effects) Noncompliance (Patient/Family Teaching)

Action

Blocks stimulation of beta1(myocardial) and beta2 (pulmonary, vascular, and uterine)-adrenergic receptor sites. Therapeutic Effects: Decreased heart rate and BP. Suppression of arrhythmias. Prevention of MI.

TIME/ACTION PROFILE

(cardiovascular effects) ROUTE ONSET PEAK DURATION PO 30 min 60-90 min† 6-12 hr PO-ER unknown 6 hr 24 hr IV immediate 1 min 4-6 hr

Propranolol MOA

A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol is used in the treatment or prevention of many disorders including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, hypertension, hypertensive emergencies, hyperthyroidism, migraine, pheochromocytoma, menopause, and anxiety.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed but undergoes extensive first-pass hepatic metabolism. Distribution:Moderate CNS penetration. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk. Protein Binding: 93%. Metabolism and Excretion: Almost completely metabolized by the liver (primarily for CYP2D6 isoenzyme) (the CYP2D6 enzyme system exhibits genetic polymorphism; 7% of population may be poor metabolizers and may have significantly qpropranolol concentrations and anqrisk of adverse effects). Half-life: 3.4- 6 hr.

NURSINGIMPLICATIONS

Assessment ● Monitor BP and pulse frequently during dose adjustment period and periodically during therapy. ● Abrupt withdrawal of propranolol may precipitate life-threatening arrhythmias, hypertension, or myocardial ischemia. Drug should be tapered over a 2-week period before discontinuation. Assess patient carefully during tapering and after medication is discontinued. Consider that patients taking propranolol for non-cardiac indications may have undiagnosed cardiac disease. Abrupt discontinuation or withdrawal over too-short a period of time (less than 9 days) should be avoided. ● Pedi: Assess pediatric patients for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, particularly when oral foods and fluids are restricted. ● Patients receiving propranolol IV must have continuous ECG monitoring and may have pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) or central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring during and for several hours after administration. ● Assess for orthostatic hypotension when assisting patient up from supine position. ● Monitor intake and output ratios and daily weight. Assess patient routinely for evidence of fluid overload (peripheral edema, dyspnea, rales/ crackles, fatigue, weight gain, jugular venous distention). ● Assess for rash periodically during therapy. May cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Discontinue therapy if severe or if accompanied with fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters, oral lesions, conjunctivitis, hepatitis and/or eosinophilia. ● Angina: Assess frequency and characteristics of anginal attacks periodically during therapy. ● Vascular Headache Prophylaxis: Assess frequency, severity, characteristics, and location of vascular headaches periodically during therapy. ● PTSD: Assess frequency of symptoms (flashbacks, nightmares, efforts to avoid thoughts or activities that may trigger memories of the trauma, and hypervigilance) periodically throughout therapy. ● Lab Test Considerations: May causeqBUN, serum lipoprotein, potassium, triglyceride, and uric acid levels. ● May causeqANA titers. ● May causeporqin blood glucose levels. In labile diabetic patients, hypoglycemia may be accompanied by precipitousqof BP. ● Toxicity and Overdose: Monitor patients receiving beta blockers for signs of overdose (bradycardia, severe dizziness or fainting, severe drowsiness, dyspnea,bluish fingernails or palms, seizures). Notify health care professional immediately if these signs occur. ● Hypotension may be treated with modified Trendelenburg position and IV fluids unless contraindicated. Vasopressors (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine) may also be used. Hypotension does not respond to beta agonists. ● Glucagon has been used to treat bradycardia and hypotension.

Adverse Reactions/Side Effects

CNS: fatigue, weakness, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, memory loss, mental depression, mental status changes, nervousness, nightmares. EENT: blurred vision, dry eyes, nasal stuffiness. Resp: bronchospasm, wheezing. CV: ARRHYTHMIAS, BRADYCARDIA, HF, PULMONARY EDEMA, orthostatic hypotension, peripheral vasoconstriction. GI: constipation, diarrhea, nausea. GU: erectile dysfunction,plibido. Derm: ERYTHEMA MULTIFORME, EXFOLIATIVE DERMATITIS, STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME, TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS, itching, rash. Endo: hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia (q in children). MS: arthralgia, back pain, muscle cramps, myopathy. Neuro: paresthesia.Misc: ANAPHYLAXIS, drug-induced lupus syndrome.

Pregnancy Category

Category C

Interactions

Drug-Drug: General anesthesia, IV phenytoin, and verapamil may cause additive myocardial depression. Additive bradycardia may occur with digoxin. Additive hypotension may occur with other antihypertensives, acute ingestion of alcohol, or nitrates. Levels may bepwith chronic alcohol use. Concurrent use with amphetamines, cocaine, ephedrine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, or pseudoephedrinemay result in unopposed alpha-adrenergic stimulation (excessive hypertension, bradycardia). Concurrent thyroid administration may peffectiveness. May alter the effectiveness of insulin or oral hypoglycemics(dose adjustments may be necessary). Maypeffectiveness of beta-adrenergic bronchodilatorsand theophylline. Maypbeneficial beta cardiovascular effects of dopamine or dobutamine. Use cautiously within 14 days of MAO inhibitor therapy (may result in hypertension). Cimetidine mayqblood levels and toxicity. Concurrent NSAIDs maypantihypertensive action. Smokingqmetabolism andpeffects; smoking cessation mayqeffects. Mayqlevels of lidocaine and bupivacaine.

Propranolol

Generic Name: propranolol (pro PRAN oh lol) Brand Names: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL, Inderal

Patient/Family Teaching

Instruct patient to take medication as directed, at the same time each day, even if feeling well; do not skip or double up on missed doses. Take missed doses as soon as possible up to 4 hr before next dose (8 hr with extended-release propranolol). Inform patient that abrupt withdrawal can cause life-threatening arrhythmias, hypertension, or myocardial ischemia. ● Advise patient to make sure enough medication is available for weekends, holidays, and vacations. A written prescription may be kept in wallet in case of emergency. ● Teach patient and family how to check pulse daily and BP biweekly. Advise patient to hold dose and contact health care professional if pulse is 50 bpm or BP changes significantly. ● May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Caution patients to avoid driving or other activities that require alertness until response to the drug is known. ● Advise patients to change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension, especially during initiation of therapy or when dose is increased. ● Caution patient that this medication may increase sensitivity to cold. ● Instruct patient to ask a health care professional before taking any OTC medications or herbal products, especially cold preparations, when taking this medication. ● Diabetic patients should closely monitor blood glucose, especially if weakness, malaise, irritability, or fatigue occurs. May mask tachycardia and increased BP as signs of hypoglycemia, but dizziness and sweating may still occur. ● Advise patient to notify health care professional if slow pulse, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression, rash, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding, or bruising occurs. ● Instruct patient to inform health care professional of medication regimen prior to treatment or surgery. ● Advise patient to carry identification describing disease process and medication regimen at all times. ● Hypertension: Reinforce the need to continue additional therapies for hypertension (weight loss, sodium restriction, stress reduction, regular exercise, moderation of alcohol consumption, and smoking cessation). Medication controls but does not cure hypertension. ● Angina: Caution patient to avoid overexertion with decrease in chest pain. ● Vascular Headache Prophylaxis: Caution patient that sharing this medication may be dangerous. ● PTSD: Advise patient that medication may relieve distressing symptoms but that psychotherapy is the primary treatment for the disorder. Refer patient and family to a PTSD support group

Why was this drug prescribed for your patient?

It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and uneven heartbeat (atrial fibrillation). It can also treat tremors and proliferating infantile hemangioma. In addition, it can prevent migraine headaches.

Indications

Management of hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, thyrotoxicosis, essential tremors, pheochromocytoma. Also used in the prevention and management of MI, and the prevention of vascular headaches. Unlabeled Use: Also used to manage alcohol withdrawal, aggressive behavior, antipsychotic-associated akathisia, situational anxiety, and esophageal varices. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)(Ongoing clinical trials at National Institute for Mental Health

Route/Dosage

PO (Adults): Antianginal—80- 320 mg/day in 2- 4 divided doses or once daily as extended/sustained-release capsules. Antihypertensive—40 mg twice daily initially; may beqas needed (usual range 120- 240 mg/day; doses up to 1 g/day have been used); or 80 mg once daily as extended/sustained-release capsules,qas needed up to 120 mg. InnoPran XL dosing form is designed to be given once daily at bedtime. Antiarrhythmic—10- 30 mg 3- 4 times daily. Prevention of MI—180- 240 mg/day in divided doses. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—20- 40 mg 3- 4 times daily. Adjunct therapy of pheochromocytoma—20 mg 3 times daily to 40 mg 3- 4 times daily concurrently with alpha-blocking therapy, started 3 days before surgery is planned. Vascular headache prevention—20 mg 4 times daily or 80 mg/day as extended/sustained-release capsules; may beqas needed up to 240 mg/day.Management of tremor—40 mg twice daily; may bequp to 120 mg/day (up to 320 mg have been used). PO (Children): Antihypertensive/antiarrhythmic—0.5- 1 mg/kg/day in 2- 4 divided doses; may beqas needed (usual range for maintenance dose is 2- 4 mg/kg/ day in 2 divided doses). IV (Adults): Antiarrhythmic—1- 3 mg; may be repeated after 2 min and again in 4 hr if needed. IV (Children): Antiarrhythmic—10- 100 mcg (0.01- 0.1 mg)/kg (up to 1 mg/

Propranolol classification

Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

What is propranolol?

Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches. Hemangeol (propranolol oral liquid 4.28 milligrams) is given to infants who are at least 5 weeks old to treat a genetic condition called infantile hemangiomas. Hemangiomas are caused by blood vessels grouping together in an abnormal way. These blood vessels form benign (non-cancerous) growths that can develop into ulcers or red marks on the skin. Hemangiomas can also cause more serious complications inside the body (in the liver, brain, or digestive system). Propranolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

use

Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions.

Classification

Therapeutic: antianginals, antiarrhythmics (Class II), antihypertensives, vascular headachesuppressants Pharmacologic: beta blocker

Important information

You should not use this medicine if you have asthma, very slow heart beats, or a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker). Babies who weigh less than 4.5 pounds should not be given Hemangeol oral liquid.

Common propranolol side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach cramps; decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; sleep problems (insomnia); or tired feeling.

Implementation

● High Alert: IV vasoactive medications are inherently dangerous. Before administering intravenously, have second practitioner independently check the original order, dose calculations, and infusion pump settings. Also, patient harm or fatalities have occurred when switching from oral to IV propranolol; oral and parenteral doses are not interchangeable. IV dose is 1/10 of the oral dose. Change to oral therapy as soon as possible. Do not confuse propranolol with pravachol. ● High Alert: Do not confuse Inderal (propranolol) with Adderall (an amphetamine/dextroamphetamine combination drug). ● PO: Take apical pulse prior to administering. If 50 bpm or if arrhythmia occurs, withhold medication and notify physician or other health care professional. ● Administer with meals or directly after eating to enhance absorption. ● Swallow extended release tablets whole; do not crush, break, or chew. Propranolol tabletsmay be crushed and mixed with food. ● Mix propranolol oral solution with liquid or semisolid food (water, juices, applesauce, puddings). To ensure entire dose is taken, rinse glass with more liquid or have patient consume all of the applesauce or pudding. Do not store after mixing. IV Administration ● pH: 2.8- 4.0. ● Direct IV: Diluent: Administer undiluted or dilute each 1 mg in 10 mL of D5W for injection. Concentration: Undiluted: 1 mg/mL. Diluted in 10 mL of D5W:0.1 mg/mL. Rate: Administer at 0.5 mg/ min for adults to avoid hypotension and cardiac arrest; do not exceed 1 mg/min. Pedi: Administer over 10 min. ● Intermittent Infusion: Diluent: May be diluted in 50 mL of 0.9% NaCl, D5W, D5/0.45% NaCl, D5/0.9% NaCl, or lactated Ringer's injection. Concentration: Depends on dose. Rate: Infuse over 10- 15 min. ● Y-Site Compatibility: acyclovir, alemtuzumab, alfentanil, alteplase, amikacin, aminocaproic acid, aminophylline, anidulafungin, argatroban, ascorbic acid, atracurium, atropine, azathioprine, aztreonam, benztropine, bivalirudin, bleomycin, bumetanide, buprenorphine, butorphanol, calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, carboplatin, carmustine, caspofungin, cefazolin, cefoperazone, cefotetan, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, chloramphenicol, chlorpromazine, cisplatin, clindamycin, cyanocobalamin, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, cytarabine, dactinomycin, daptomycin, dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine, digoxin, diltiazem, diphenhydramine, dobutamine, docetaxel, dopamine, doxacurium, doxorubicin, doxycycline, enalaprilat, ephedrine, epinephrine, epirubicin, epoetin alfa, eptifibatide, ertapenem, erythromycin, esmolol, etoposide, etoposide phosphate, famotidine, fenoldopam, fentanyl, fluconazole, fludarabine, fluorouracil, folic acid, furosemide, ganciclovir, gemcitabine, gentamicin, glycopyrrolate, granisetron, heparin, hydrocortisone, hydromorphone, idarubicin, ifosfamide, imipenem/cilastatin, isoproterenol, ketorolac, labetalol, levofloxacin, lidocaine, linezolid, lorazepam, magnesium sulfate, mannitol, mechlorethamine, meperidine, metaraminol, methotrexate, methoxamine, methyldopate, methylprednisolone, metoclopramide, metoprolol, metronidazole, midazolam, milrinone, mitoxantrone, morphine, multivitamins, mycophenolate, nafcillin, nalbuphine, naloxone, nesiritide, nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, norepinephrine, octreotide, ondansetron, oxacillin, oxaliplatin, oxytocin, palonosetron, pamidronate, pancuronium, papaverine, pemetrexed, penicillin G, pentamidine, pentazocine, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, phentolamine, phenylephrine, phytonadione, potassium acetate, potassium chloride, procainamide, prochlorperazine, promethazine, propofol, protamine, pyridoxime, quinupristin/dalfopristin, ranitidine, rocuronium, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, streptokinase, succinylcholine, sufentanil, tacrolimus, teniposide, theophylline, thiamine, thiotepa, ticarcillin/clavulanate, tigecycline, tirofiban, tobramycin, tolazoline, trimetaphan, vancomycin, vasopressin, vecuronium, verapamil, vincristine, vinorelbine, vitamin B complex with C, voriconazole, zoledronic acid. ● Y-Site Incompatibility: amphotericin B cholesteryl, amphotericin B colloidal, amphotericin B lipid complex, amphotericin B liposome, dantrolene, diazepam,diazoxide, indomethacin, insulin, paclitaxel, pantoprazole, phenytoin, piperacillin/tazobactam, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.