Propranolol (Inderal XL®, InnoPran XL®)

SELF ADMINISTRATION - ORAL

Indications for Prior Authorization:
  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Not indicated for the treatment of hypertensive emergencies
Patients must meet the following criteria for the above indication(s):
  • Prescribed by or in consultation with a cardiologist, AND
  • Patient must try and fail both propranolol IR and propranolol ER (each trial for at least 2 months)
Dosing:
  • Administer once daily at bedtime
  • Initiate dosage at 80 mg and titrate up to 120 mg if needed
Approval:
  • One year

 

Last review date: June 10, 2019

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