Management of angina pectoris, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, essential tremor; control of HTN & most forms of cardiac arrhythmia; long-term prophylaxis against reinfarction after recovery from acute MI; relief of situational anxiety & generalised anxiety symptoms, particularly those of somatic type; adjunctive management of thyrotoxicosis & thyrotoxic crisis; in combination w/ an α-blocker in management of phaeochromocytoma peri-op; prophylaxis of migraine & upper GI bleeding in patient w/ portal HTN & oesophageal varices.
History of allergic reactions; myasthenia gravis; heart weakness or 1st degree heart block; blood circulation problems; symptoms of hyperthyroidism; psoriasis; Raynaud’s disease or intermittent claudication; smoking. Renal or hepatic impairment. May impair ability to drive or use machinery. Sugar intolerance. Avoid alcohol intake. Concomitant use w/ anaesth. Abrupt discontinuation. Pregnancy & lactation.
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