Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Labetalol(100mg)
Labebet 100mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It should be taken with food. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.
Common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, nausea, dizziness, nasal congestions, ejaculation disorder, and breathlessness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you.
Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it.
Labebet 100mg Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart to beat with less force. This effectively lowers blood pressure. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective.
Labetalol is readily absorbed in man after oral administration, but the drug, which is lipid soluble, undergoes considerable hepatic first-pass metabolism and has an absolute bioavailability of approxi- mately 25%. There are no active metabolites, and the elimination half-life of the drug is approximately 6 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Labebet
Fatigue
Nausea
Dizziness
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Ejaculation disorder
Breathlessness
Depression
Diabetes
Asthma
Low Blood Pressure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Liver Disease
Labebet 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Labebet 100mg Tablet.
Labebet 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
The FDA-approved indication for labetalol is to treat arterial hypertension, which ranges from acute hypertensive crises (urgent/emergency) to stable chronic hypertension.
LABETALOL may have interaction with a painkiller (aspirin, indomethacin, ibuprofen), diuretic (furosemide), anti-hypertensive (amlodipine, verapamil, clonidine), hormone (levothyroxine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-arrhythmic (amiodarone), anti-depressants (imipramine), anti-diabetic (metformin, glimepiride, acarbose, repaglinide, insulin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-Alzheimer (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine) anti-psychotic (chlorpromazine)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Labebet 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Labebet 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It should be taken with food.
Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Labebet 100mg Tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
Labebet 100mg Tablet 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 Labebet 100mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
Do not stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Labebet 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Labebet 100mg Tablet safe?
Labebet 100mg Tablet is generally considered a safe medicine if it is taken as directed by the doctor. The side effects that result with use of Labebet 100mg Tablet occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.
Q. Why is Labebet 100mg Tablet used in pregnancy?
It is important to appropriately treat high blood pressure in pregnancy. Studies have shown that poorly controlled high blood pressure in pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of certain birth defects, stillbirth, reduced growth of the baby within the womb, and premature birth. For some women with high blood pressure, treatment with Labebet 100mg Tablet in pregnancy might be considered to be the best option. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide what is right for you and your baby.
Q. Does Labebet 100mg Tablet cause itching?
Yes, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects of Labebet 100mg Tablet. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.
Q. Is it safe to use Labebet 100mg Tablet in patients with diabetes?
Diabetic patients while using Labebet 100mg Tablet should regularly check the blood sugar levels. Labebet 100mg Tablet may make it difficult to recognize the warning signs of low blood sugar such as shaking and a racing heartbeat. Consult your doctor if the blood sugar levels are reduced while taking Labebet 100mg Tablet.
Q. Does Labebet 100mg Tablet affect heart rate?
Labebet 100mg Tablet slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) during therapy to determine your response to the medicine.
Q. What can happen if I stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping Labebet 100mg Tablet suddenly may cause serious heart problems such as angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack. If you need to stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet, your doctor will reduce the dose slowly over 1 or 2 weeks.
Q. Will I need to stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Labebet 100mg Tablet for 24 hours before surgery. This is because Labebet 100mg Tablet can lower your blood pressure too much when its use is combined with some anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you're taking Labebet 100mg Tablet if you're going to be put to sleep using a general anesthetic or are scheduled to have any kind of major operation.
Q. What happens on taking more than the recommended dose of Labebet 100mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Labebet 100mg Tablet can lead to a drop in blood pressure and slowing of the heart rate, difficulty breathing, or a drop in blood sugar, which can cause sweating or confusion. If you take too many tablets, tell your doctor immediately or contact the hospital emergency department nearest to you.
Q. How long does Labebet 100mg Tablet take to work?
If you are taking Labebet 100mg Tablet for high blood pressure, it may lower your BP within 1-3 hours of taking it. You may not feel any different, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working, and it is important to keep taking it. On the other hand, if you are taking it for angina, it will probably take a few days for the medicine to reduce the pain. You may still have chest pain during this time or it may get worse.
