Provanol SR 40 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It also helps reduce the number and severity of migraine headaches. The medicine works by relaxing blood vessels and lowering the heart rate, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
To use this medicine, it is important to follow your doctor's prescription. Take it as directed, preferably on an empty stomach, at the same time every day. Even if you start feeling better, continue taking this medicine. Suddenly stopping the medication can worsen your condition.
Common side effects of Provanol SR 40 Tablet may include tiredness, weakness, cold fingers and toes, irregular or slow heartbeat, and numbness in the fingers. If you experience prolonged side effects, consult your doctor. Remember to inform your doctor if you have asthma, any heart condition, kidney or liver problems, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).