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My brother has been taking Inderal 40 for a year prescribed by doctor. Yesterday when he went to buy the tablet, the pharmacist gave a different brand with the same medicine. Today he saw that it's written "sustained release". Inderal 40 doesn't say "sustained release". Can he take it or should he return it?
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Sustained release means it is released at a slow rate
Yes you can continue taking it without any worries.
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Sustained release simply means slow release of the drug over a period of time.
You can take it.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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You can take it
It's ok
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Itâs important to be cautious when switching brands, especially when it comes to medications like Inderal (Propranolol). While the active ingredient (propranolol) is the same, the formulation may differ, and sustained-release formulations are designed to release the drug gradually over time.
This could affect the way the medication works in your brother's system. It might cause a slower or more prolonged effect compared to the immediate-release version.
I would advise contacting his doctor or pharmacist to confirm whether the sustained-release version is suitable for him, or if he should return it for the immediate-release form. It's better to be safe, especially when dealing with heart-related medications.
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Need few more details. Kindly consult
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Do connect and consult
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Sustain releas hardly makes any difference, it means it's released slowly to act long.
So u can use it, but the question why he is using this medicine???
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Why he was started on propanolol.
Need a detail history. Kindly connect and consult
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He can take it, no issues. For anything else, Kindly take an instant consultation or contact me at 9999x104x408.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
It is the same.
Pls don't worry.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Arushi Goyal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Sirsa
Company name / brand name can be changes ,but the salt /drug should remain the same .
Sustained relaese is good .It is
designed to release the drug over an extended period, providing a steady and controlled dose to the patient.
Yes he can take it.
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