Comparing Phenoxybenzamine vs Propranolol

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Phenoxybenzamine

Propranolol

Prescribed for Pheochromocytoma. phenoxybenzamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more

Prescription only

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	100 capsule
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$39.37
Cost^*	$3,936.59

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Quantity	50 each
Dosage	20 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.34
Cost^*	$16.76

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral capsule

Intravenous solution
Oral capsule, extended release
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Dibenzyline Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

24 hours

6.4 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 182 drugs are known to interact with phenoxybenzamine:

6 major drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
175 moderate drug interactions (702 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 528 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:

41 major drug interactions (198 brand and generic names)
440 moderate drug interactions (2874 brand and generic names)
47 minor drug interactions (596 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Food can enhance the levels of propranolol in your body. You shoud take propranolol at the same... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

January 26, 1953

November 13, 1967

WADA Class

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N/A

P1 - Beta-Blockers

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Pheochromocytoma

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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