Propranolol (inderal) is used extensively as treatment for what condition?

Propranolol

Inderal, Inderal LA, Hemangeol, and generics

Adrenergic blocking agent [β], class II antiarrhythmic

Tabs: 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 mg

Extended-release caps [Inderal LA and others including generics]: 60, 80, 120, 160 mg

Oral solution: 20 mg/5 mL, 40 mg/5 mL; contains parabens and saccharin

Hemangeol: 4.28 mg/mL [120 mL]; alcohol, sugar and parabens free; contains saccharin

Injection: 1 mg/mL [1 mL]

Arrhythmias:

Child:

IV: 0.01–0.1 mg/kg/dose IV push over 10 min, repeat Q6–8 hr PRN;max. dose: 1 mg/dose for infant; 3 mg/dose for child

PO: Start at 0.5–1 mg/kg/24 hr ÷ Q6–8 hr; increase dosage Q3–5 days PRN. Usual dosage range: 2–4 mg/kg/24 hr ÷ Q6–8 hr;max. dose: 60 mg/24 hr or 16 mg/kg/24 hr

Adult:

IV: 1 mg/dose Q5 min up to total 5 mg

PO: 10–30 mg/dose TID–QID; increase PRN. Usual range 30–160 mg/24 hr ÷ TID–QID.

Hypertension [as alternative therapy]:

Child:

PO: Initial: 0.5–1 mg/kg/24 hr ÷ Q6–12 hr. May increase dose Q5–7 days PRN;max. dose: 8 mg/kg/24 hr

Adult:

PO: 40 mg/dose PO BID or 60–80 mg/dose [sustained-release capsule] PO once daily. May increase 10–20 mg/dose Q3–7 days;max. dose: 640 mg/24 hr.

Migraine prophylaxis:

Child: