Labetalol Tablets

Labetalol Tablets: Labetalol is utilized in the management of high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a state where the blood applies high pressure against blood vessel walls, and this results in many cardiovascular complications, including future heart attack and stroke risks.

Labetalol has labetalol as the active ingredient that acts to inhibit the receptors in the cardiovascular system, thus lowering the blood pressure within the blood vessels. At times, you might feel some of the common side effects that include dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, puffiness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not need medical care and will subside over time. Nonetheless, you are recommended to discuss with your doctor if the side effects are not fading or are even worsening.

Medical Benefits:

• Labetalol is one of the anti-hypertensive drugs known as beta-blocking drugs that are prescribed to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).
• Labetalol is also prescribed to manage high blood pressure during pregnancy and when anesthesia is administered.
• Labetalol prevents the receptors in the cardiovascular system from functioning.
• It reduces blood pressure in the blood vessels.
• Labetalol slows the heartbeat with less force and relaxes and dilates the blood vessels, making it easy for the heart to supply blood to all parts of the body. It assists in decreasing the blood pressure to normal.

Uses:

• Labetalol reduces high blood pressure, decreasing the chances of complications such as stroke and heart attack, and is also prescribed in the case of pregnancy-induced hypertension to maintain safe blood pressure.
• Labetalol increases blood supply to the heart, alleviating chest pain due to angina, and prevents recurrent attacks of angina, enabling improved physical activity.
• Labetalol decreases the workload on the heart by maintaining blood pressure and also prevents cardiovascular complications in the long term.

Instructions for Use:

• Carefully read the instructions before consuming this medicine.
• Take the medicine as advised by your healthcare provider.
• Swallow the entire tablet with water.
• Do not chew or crush the medicine.
• Use this medication in the proper dose as your physician advises.

Storage:

Store these medications in a cool and dry location. Keep this medication out of reach of children and animals. Do not leave this medication in sunlight.

Dosage:

Take this medicine at the right dosage and at the same time each day according to the advice of your doctor. Do not take a high dose of this medicine; otherwise, it will be harmful to your body.

Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Swelling
• Headache

Precautions:

• It can be taken with food.
• Monitor your blood pressure 1 week after initiation of Labetalol, and report it to your doctor if it has not decreased.
• Labetalol can make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive or perform anything that needs mental concentration until you learn how it affects you.
• It can make you feel weak or light-headed, particularly when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Get up slowly if you have been lying down or sitting.
• Try to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Labetalol, as it can worsen the side effects.
• Do not abruptly stop the use of Labetalol because it can increase your blood pressure suddenly, thus leading to a heart attack and stroke.