N80 Pill — BLUE CAPSULE, 16mm — Propranolol

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ImprintN80
ColourBLUE
ShapeCAPSULE
Size16
StrengthPropranolol Hydrochloride 80 mg
Dosage formCapsule, Extended Release
ManufacturerNortec Development Associates, Inc
NDC42689-012
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IngredientsPropranolol Hydrochloride[PROPRANOLOL]

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The imprint "N80" 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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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 5e3ea4a6-55f6-4279-9d7a-2e3afa184023.xml