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About Labetol Tablet

LABETALOL belongs to the blood pressure-lowering medications called 'beta-blocker' used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Additionally, LABETALOL is used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts elevated pressure on blood vessel's walls, leading to various cardiovascular complications like the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future. 

Uses of Labetol Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart related chest pain)

Medicinal Benefits of Labetol Tablet

The LABETALOL belongs to the anti-hypertensive medicines called beta-blocking agents used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). LABETALOL is also used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia. LABETALOL works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular system, this helps decrease the blood pressure in the blood vessels. LABETALOL helps the heartbeat slower with less force and relaxes, widens the blood vessels, this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. Thereby, helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. LABETALOL blunts the increase in blood pressure and heart rate that could occur during exercise. If taken at recommended doses, LABETALOL does not cause harm. LABETALOL may be used alone or in combination to treat hypertension.

Directions for Use

Take LABETALOL with food. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take LABETALOL based on your medical condition. Tablet: Swallow LABETALOL as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Injection: The injection form of LABETALOL will be administered by a healthcare professional, do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Labetol Tablet

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Swelling
• Headache
  • Allergy

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take LABETALOL if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have heart problems, low blood pressure, extremely slow heart rate, prinzmetal angina, asthma or obstructive airway disease or adrenal gland tumour. Inform your doctor before taking LABETALOL if you have reduced liver or kidney function, Raynaud's syndrome, intermittent claudication, diabetes, overactive thyroid, heart problems, metabolic acidosis, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal gland), ischaemic heart disease, lung problems or if you are due to have any surgery. Your doctor may prescribe LABETALOL during pregnancy to treat hypertension during pregnancy when rapid control of blood pressure is necessary. Consult your doctor before taking LABETALOL if you are breastfeeding. LABETALOL is not recommended for children as the efficacy and safety have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might interfere with the working of LABETALOL. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as LABETALOL may cause dizziness (postural hypotension).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LABETALOL may have interaction with a painkiller (aspirin, indomethacin, ibuprofen), diuretic (furosemide), anti-hypertensive (amlodipine, verapamil, clonidine), hormone (levothyroxine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone), anti-depressants (imipramine), anti-diabetic (metformin, glimepiride, acarbose, repaglinide, insulin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-Alzheimer (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine) anti-psychotic (chlorpromazine)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 The people should not take LABETALOL who have congestive heart failure (heart problems), hemodialysis, bradyarrhythmia, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, asthma/COPD, glaucoma, hyperlipidemia, hyperthyroidism, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), psoriasis, Prinzmetal angina, liver diseases and kidney dysfunction.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking LABETALOL to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of LABETALOL.

PREGNANCY

LABETALOL belongs to pregnancy category C. Your doctor may prescribe LABETALOL if the benefits outweigh the risks to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy when rapid control of blood pressure is necessary.

BREAST FEEDING

Small amounts of LABETALOL may pass into breastmilk. Your doctor will decide whether LABETALOL can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

LABETALOL may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this