Labetalol
Information about Labetalol
Labetalol Uses
Labetalol is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
How Labetalol works
Labetalol is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Common side effects of Labetalol
Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Lightheadedness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Available Medicine for Labetalol
LabebetSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
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LobetSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹53 to ₹2944 variant(s)
Alphadopa-LWockhardt Ltd
₹1541 variant(s)
PregnasafeMeyer Organics Pvt Ltd
₹1651 variant(s)
LablolNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹169 to ₹3993 variant(s)
LabetamacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1691 variant(s)
LabecorCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹1641 variant(s)
LabetroyTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2061 variant(s)
GravidolMercury Laboratories Ltd
₹103 to ₹2992 variant(s)
EubetSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹1571 variant(s)
Expert advice for Labetalol
- It should be taken with food.
- Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Labetalol, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
- Labetalol may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Labetalol as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking Labetalol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.