Medicine information
Uses & overview
Propranolol 40 mg and fluphenazine 10 mg contain two medicines with different pharmacological actions. Propranolol belongs to the beta-blocker class and reduces the effects of adrenaline on beta receptors. Depending on the prescribed indication, it may help manage certain cardiovascular conditions or physical symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat and trembling. Fluphenazine is a first-generation antipsychotic that acts on dopamine receptors in the brain and is used to treat certain psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia. These medicines are not suitable for everyone, and their combined use requires careful medical assessment because they may increase the risk of dizziness, low blood pressure, sedation-related difficulties, or other adverse effects. Fluphenazine may cause movement-related side effects, including stiffness, tremors, restlessness, and involuntary movements. Propranolol may slow the heart rate and can be unsuitable for some people with asthma, certain heart conditions, or low blood pressure. A healthcare professional should review the patient’s medical history, current medicines, and treatment goals before prescribing them together. Take this combination only if both medicines and their doses have been explicitly prescribed for you. Do not assume that a product described as Propranolol 40 mg and Fluphenazine 10 mg is appropriate for anxiety or any other condition without a professional diagnosis. Seek urgent medical help for fainting, severe breathing difficulty, a very slow heartbeat, high fever with severe muscle stiffness, or unusual uncontrollable movements.
How to use
Use only under medical supervision: Take these medicines together only when your doctor has specifically prescribed both ingredients and the stated strengths for your condition. Follow the prescribed schedule: Take each dose at the exact times and frequency advised by your healthcare professional. Do not change the dose independently. Check the product label: Confirm the active ingredients and strengths with your pharmacist, particularly if the medicines are supplied as separate tablets rather than one combination product. Take the tablets as directed: Follow the instructions on the packaging regarding food and administration. Swallow tablets with water unless your pharmacist gives different product-specific advice. Avoid doubling a missed dose: Follow the patient leaflet or contact your pharmacist for guidance if you forget a dose. Do not take extra medicine to compensate. Avoid alcohol and sedatives unless approved: These may worsen dizziness, impaired alertness, or other side effects. Tell your doctor about sleeping tablets and other medicines. Attend follow-up appointments: Your doctor may monitor blood pressure, heart rate, mental health symptoms, and possible movement-related adverse effects. Report other medical conditions: Tell your doctor if you have asthma, heart rhythm problems, diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or a history of movement disorders. Do not stop treatment suddenly: Consult your doctor before changing or discontinuing either medicine. Stopping psychiatric medication abruptly may cause symptoms to return or other complications. Seek prompt medical attention for serious symptoms: Fainting, severe breathing difficulty, high fever with muscle stiffness, or uncontrolled movements require urgent assessment.
Storage
Store in cool and dry place
