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Labetalol
Latest prescription information about Labetalol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Labetalol
Pronunciation : la bet' a lole
Therapeutic Classification : beta- adrenergic blockers
Trade Name(s):
India- Labesol Amp, Labeta Tab, Labeta Vial, Labil Amp, Labil Tab, Labil Vial , Lobet Inj, Lobet Tab, Normadate Tab. International- Normodyne, Trandate. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with asthma, severe heart diseases and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : PO- Adult- The starting oral dose is 100 mg twice daily. IV- Emergency treatment of HTN- 50 mg, repeat at 5-min intervals if needed, Max: 200 mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. It also comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney or liver disease; asthma, severe allergic reactions, diabetes, cancer, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly. Side Effects : Body as a whole - Fatigue, weakness and headache. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea and taste disturbances. Central nervous system - Dizziness, tingling and drowsiness. Autonomic nervous system - Nose stuffiness, ejaculation failure, impotence and increased sweating. Heart - Slow heart beat and low blood pressure. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing. Skin - Rash. Special senses - Visual disturbances. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in an airtight container, and out of the reach of children. Protect from heat. Store it at room temperature. |
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