Conclusion
Propranolol is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and other medical conditions. It falls under a class of drugs called beta-blockers. It can cause some side effects but many people have experienced little to no side effects.
Adults and infants can use this drug but infants within the age of 5 weeks to 1 year can be given Hemangeol [7], the liquid form of propranolol.
Do not share this medication with others. Always listen to your doctor’s instructions and follow his/her guidelines. Do not prescribe this drug yourself (avoid self-medication). Visit your doctor immediately if you have persistent side effects and check your blood pressure regularly.
References
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_attack.htm#:~:text=A%20heart%20attack%2C%20also%20called,main%20cause%20of%20heart%20attack.
[2] https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/about.htm#:~:text=High%20blood%20pressure%2C%20also%20called,blood%20pressure%20(or%20hypertension).
[3] https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-symptoms-and-causes#:~:text=Insomnia%20is%20a%20sleep%20disorder,for%203%20months%20or%20more.
[4] https://www.webmd.com/asthma/what-is-asthma#:~:text=Asthma%20is%20a%20long%2Dterm,asthma%20as%20%22bronchial%20asthma.%22
[5] https://www.cancer.gov/pediatric-adult-rare-tumor/rare-tumors/rare-endocrine-tumor/pheochromocytoma#:~:text=Pheochromocytoma%20is%20a%20type%20of,on%20top%20of%20the%20kidneys.
[6] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nsaids/
[7] https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-166302/hemangeol-oral/details