Inderal LA and Tiagabine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: propranolol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL, Inderal, InnoPran XL

Inderal LA is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Inderal LA is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.

Hemangeol (Inderal LA oral liquid 4.28 milligrams) is given to infants who are at least 5 weeks old to treat a genetic condition called infantile hemangiomas. Hemangiomas are caused by blood vessels grouping together in an abnormal way. These blood vessels form benign (non-cancerous) growths that can develop into ulcers or red marks on the skin. Hemangiomas can also cause more serious complications inside the body (in the liver, brain, or digestive system).

Inderal LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tiagabine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gabitril

Adjunctive therapy (i.e., in combination with other anticonvulsants) of partial seizures in adults and children ≥12 years of age.

Effective in reducing seizure frequency in patients with simple and/or complex partial seizures refractory to therapy with one or more conventional anticonvulsant drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate).

Safety and efficacy for any indication other than the management of partial seizures not established; unlabeled (off-label) use has been associated with new-onset seizures, including status epilepticus. Use of tiagabine for unlabeled indications is strongly discouraged. (See Seizures in Nonepileptic Patients under Cautions.)