Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Composition of Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet contains Propranolol hydrochloride 40 mg (tablet). It belongs to the Non-selective beta-blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

• Hypertension
• angina pectoris
• prevention of migraine
• control of tachyarrhythmias (fast heart rate)
• essential tremor
• anxiety-related palpitations; adjunct in thyrotoxicosis

Key benefits

• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces chest pain (angina) episodes
• Helps prevent migraine attacks
• Controls fast heart rate and palpitations
• Reduces tremor and anxiety-related symptoms

How Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet works

Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker. It reduces heart rate and contractility and suppresses sympathetic activity, lowering blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand. It also helps prevent migraine by stabilizing vascular and neuronal excitability.

How to take Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Take by mouth as prescribed by the doctor, usually 1–2 times daily. Can be taken with or without food but take at the same time each day; do not stop suddenly. Swallow the tablet with water; dose may be adjusted based on response and pulse/BP.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Bilabloc-40 mg as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Bilabloc-40 mg than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Bilabloc-40 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bradycardia
• fatigue
• dizziness
• cold hands/feet
• nausea
• diarrhea
• sleep disturbances/vivid dreams
• low blood pressure

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop abruptly (risk of rebound angina/arrhythmia). Use with caution in asthma/COPD (may cause bronchospasm), diabetes (may mask hypoglycemia symptoms), peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, AV block, and liver impairment. Monitor pulse and blood pressure; seek medical help for wheezing, severe dizziness, fainting, or very slow pulse.

Interactions with other medicines

Verapamil, diltiazem (risk of severe bradycardia/heart block), digoxin, amiodarone, other antihypertensives, clonidine (withdrawal effects), insulin/oral antidiabetics (masked hypoglycemia), NSAIDs (may reduce antihypertensive effect), CYP inhibitors like cimetidine/fluoxetine (increase propranolol levels), CYP inducers like rifampicin (decrease levels)

How to store Bilabloc-40 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive / Antianginal / Antiarrhythmic

Drug class:

Non-selective beta-blocker