DAN 5555 Pill — BLUE ROUND, 7mm — Propranolol

Imprint	DAN / 5555
Colour	BLUE
Shape	ROUND
Size	7
Strength	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE 20 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Actavis Pharma, Inc.
NDC	0591-5555
Schedule	—
Availability	Drug For Further Processing
Ingredients	PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE[PROPRANOLOL]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "DAN 5555" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Propranolol

Uses and warnings

- Abrupt Discontinuation Risk: "exacerbation of angina and, in some cases, myocardial infarction, following abrupt discontinuance" - Bronchospasm: Contraindicated in bronchial asthma; use cautiously in chronic bronchitis/emphysema - Cardiac Effects: May precipitate heart failure; caution with concurrent calcium channel blockers - Hypoglycemia: "Beta-adrenergic blockade may prevent the appearance of certain premonitory signs" in diabetics - Hypersensitivity: "anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions" and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome reported

Propranolol extended-release capsules treat four main conditions: 1. Hypertension - "management of hypertension. It may be used alone or used in combination with other antihypertensive agents" 2. Angina Pectoris - "to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance" 3. Migraine Prevention - "prophylaxis of common migraine headache" (not for acute attacks) 4. Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis - "improve NYHA functional class in symptomatic patients"

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "DAN 5555".
• Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (7) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

DAN 5555 Pill — BLUE ROUND, 7mm — Propranolol

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