Uses, Side Effects, Price of Provanol 20 Tablet

Provanol 20 Tablet helps decrease anxiety and relieve tremors. It is also used to help prevent migraine, heart-related chest pain (angina), and bleeding in the stomach caused by high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension).

Provanol 20 Tablet may also be used to treat high blood pressure and some types of abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). The dose will depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond to the medicine. You should always take it as prescribed by the doctor. It should be taken on an empty stomach and at about the same time each day. You should keep taking it even if you feel well, as you are still getting the benefits. If you stop taking it suddenly, your condition may worsen.

The most common side effects are tiredness, weakness cold fingers and toes (Raynaud phenomenon), irregular or slow heartbeat, numbness in your fingers, and breathlessness. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or do not go away. Most side effects are short-lived and improve as your body gets used to the medicine.

USES OF Provanol 20 Tablet

• Treatment of Pheochromocytoma

BENEFITS OF Provanol 20 Tablet

In Treatment of Pheochromocytoma While carrying out surgery for the removal of pheochromocytoma, there is a risk of abnormally high blood pressure. Provanol 20 Tablet blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heartbeat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. It is used for the immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency). Controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Provanol 20 Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Raynaud's phenomenon
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Caution:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. My doctor has prescribed Provanol 20 Tablet even though my blood pressure is within normal limits. Is it because of the chest pain that I complained of? Yes, it is possible that your doctor prescribed Provanol 20 Tablet for chest pain (angina). Provanol 20 Tablet is a beta-blocker that is used to lower high blood pressure, prevent angina, treat or prevent heart attacks or reduce your risk of heart problems following a heart attack. Provanol 20 Tablet is also used to treat irregularities in the heartbeat, including those caused by anxiety, essential tremor (shaking of the head, chin and hands). It also prevents migraine headaches, overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism), and bleeding in the food pipe caused by high blood pressure.

Q2.When can I expect relief in my symptoms after starting Provanol 20 Tablet for high blood pressure? Provanol 20 Tablet usually starts working within a few hours of taking it. However, it may take up to a week to see the full benefits of the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions. You may not notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

Q3.Can Provanol 20 Tablet be used in asthmatics? No, Provanol 20 Tablet cannot be used in asthmatics. This is because using Provanol 20 Tablet in asthma patients can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack. Always inform your doctor if you have or ever had asthma or any episodes of difficulty breathing, before starting treatment with Provanol 20 Tablet.