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propranolol

propranolol
  • Restricted Medications Cardiac Monitor (IV)
Brand names: Inderal, Inderal LA
Form Strength
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 60 mg; 80 mg
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS (Non-Formulary) 1 mg/ml
TABLET, ORAL 10 mg; 20 mg
Display Non-selective B-Adrenergic Blocking Agents, Class II Antiarrhythmics Class: 12160804, 24040416
Medication comments:
propranolol should generally not be interrupted during procedures unless there is a specific physician order.

Beta Blockers require the following prior to each administered dose:
1) Nursing staff shall obtain the patient’s pulse and record in the EMR.
2) If the pulse is less than 50, the nurse shall obtain an apical heart rate. If the apical heart rate is less than 50, the nurse shall hold the dose and notify the provider for further orders.
3) This is applicable to all routes of administration
Per policy, these medications require cardiac and/or special monitoring.
(KEY: "Y" = may be given as described on chart. "N" = may NOT be given except in Rapid Response/Code Blue situations or as otherwise described in Exceptions section of Policy.
generic (Brand) / Notes CCU, OR, PACU, CCL, ED PCU 2N (Tele) 1N (Tele), 3N (Tele) Med/Surg (1N w/o Tele, 3N w/o Tele, 4N, 5N) BirthPlace SNF ICS OPS
propranolol (Inderal)
IV Push		 Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Last updated: Mar. 14, 2026
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