LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Overview

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule H drug.
Labetalol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart,These work by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.

Usage

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Blood Pressure, High

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • You should not use labetalol if you have asthma or COPD, very low blood pressure, or a serious heart condition such as second or third degree heart block, severe heart failure, or very slow heartbeats.
  • You should not take labetalol if you are allergic to it.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Do not skip doses or stop taking labetalol without first talking to your doctor.
  • Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Labetalol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Fainting, Chest Pain, Lightheadedness, Irregular Heartbeat, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Heartburn, Indigestion, Skin Rash, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Runny Nose, Feeling Something Moving On Scalp, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Confusion, Labored Breathing, Face Swelling, Fingers Swelling, Feet Swelling, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Head Headache, Spinning Sensation, Abdomen Discomfort, Belching, Unusual Taste In Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Depression, Heart Failure, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Weight Gain, Ankles Swelling, Fatigue (tiredness), Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Diarrhoea, Vomit, Body Excessive Sweating, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Nausea

Food Interactions

Using labetalol together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of labetalol. Separate the administration times of labetalol and multivitamin with minerals by at least 2 hours.

Disease Interactions

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Asthma, COPD, Heart Block, Sinus Node Disease, Hypotension, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Allergy, PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease), Acute Liver Failure, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Glaucoma, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperthyroidism, Ischemic Heart Disease, Pheochromocytoma, Myoneural Disorders, Psoriasis, Tachycardia, Prinzmetal’s Variant Angina

Technical Classification

LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: NON-CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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