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

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

Diabetes and Hypertension

Eclampsia

High Blood Pressure

Pheochromocytoma

•   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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

Avoid excess dosage.

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