Inderal LA

Inderal LA is a prescription drug used to control high blood pressure, relieve symptoms of angina, and treat other conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. The drug is effective at decreasing heart rate, the heart's workload, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures. However, it is important to note that Inderal LA does not cure high blood pressure or any of the other diseases mentioned.

 

What Is Inderal LA?

Inderal LA® (propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is part of a class of medicines called beta blockers. There is also an immediate-release form called Inderal® (propranolol).
 
(Click Inderal to learn more about this form of the medicine.)
 

Who Makes Inderal LA?

Inderal LA is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
 

What Is Inderal LA Used For?

Some uses of Inderal LA include:
 
However, Inderal LA is not a cure for high blood pressure or any of these other diseases.
 
Inderal LA may also be recommended for other reasons, such as anxiety treatment. Inderal LA has not been approved for use in children.
 
(Click Inderal LA Uses for more information on what Inderal LA is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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