Drug Interactions With Propranolol Sustained-Release

Drug interactions with propranolol sustained-release can cause your blood pressure to decrease too much, increase the levels of certain drugs in your body, and make the medication less effective. Drugs that can potentially interact with propranolol sustained-release include alcohol, phenobarbital, and calcium channel blockers. If drug interactions with propranolol sustained-release are a concern, your healthcare provider may adjust your dosages or monitor you more closely.

Propranolol Sustained-Release Interactions: An Overview

 Propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release (Inderal® LA) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of the medications that can lead to drug interactions with propranolol sustained-release include:
 
 
 
  • Certain arrhythmia medications, including:
     
    • Amiodarone (Cordarone®)
    • Lidocaine (Xylocaine®)
    • Propafenone (Rythmol®)
    • Quinidine
 
 
 
 
 
 
(The information in this article applies specifically to Inderal LA and its generic versions. For information about InnoPran XL®, a similar medication, see InnoPran XL.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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