Drug Summary

  Drug name:  propranolol
  Chemical name:  Propranolol hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₁₆H₂₁NO₂
  Weight:   259.3434
  CAS no:  525-66-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00571
  Description:  A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol is used in the treatment or prevention of many disorders including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, hypertension, hypertensive emergencies, hyperthyroidism, migraine, pheochromocytoma, menopause, and anxiety. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the prophylaxis of migraine.