Labetalol 200 mg Tablets

Labetalol 100 mg/200 mg  Tablet Description:

labetalol 200 mg or 100 mg is used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina). Labetalol drug is also effective for treating high blood pressure in pregnancy. It lowers blood pressure and thus helps in preventing future stroke and heart attack.

Uses

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits

Labetalol drug relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina.

This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

Dosage

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It is to be taken with food.

Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Common side effects includes Dizziness, Breathlessness, Paresthesia, Difficulty in urination, Heart failure, Hypersensitivity, Abnormal liver function tests

Precautions:

Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting the tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking the medicine as it may make the side effects worse.

FAQs:

Is Labetalol drug safe?
It is generally considered a safe medicine if it is taken as directed by the doctor. The side effects that result with use of this Tablet occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.

Does it cause itching?
Yes, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.

Is it safe to use in patients with diabetes?
Diabetic patients while using this Tablet should regularly check the blood sugar levels. It may make it difficult to recognize the warning signs of low blood sugar such as shaking and a racing heartbeat. Consult your doctor if the blood sugar levels are reduced while taking it.