Name: Gravidol (5 mg)
Creator: Anushta Chandrapalan

Gravidol (5 mg) is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, including high blood pressure during pregnancy. It blocks both alpha and beta receptors in the body, which lowers blood pressure.

Gravidol (5 mg) Injection Mercury Laboratories Ltd. Generic : Labetalol	₹ 93.00 5mg/2ml 2ml

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Drug information on Gravidol (5 mg) (Labetalol) from Mercury Laboratories Ltd.

Drug Name : Labetalol

Labetalol(Normodyne) generic Gravidol (5 mg) is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, including high blood pressure during pregnancy. It blocks both alpha and beta receptors in the body, which lowers blood pressure.
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Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Gravidol (5 mg) may be prescribed

Diabetes and Hypertension

Eclampsia

High Blood Pressure

Pheochromocytoma

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

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.

Side effects of Gravidol (5 mg)

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.

How to use Gravidol (5 mg)?

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.

When Should Gravidol (5 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with asthma, severe heart diseases and hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Gravidol (5 mg)

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.

Other Precautions for Gravidol (5 mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Gravidol (5 mg)

Store it in an airtight container, and out of the reach of children. Protect from heat. Store it at room temperature.

Schedule : H Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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