Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Labetalol(20mg)
Vial of 4ml Injection
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Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which the force of the blood exerted against the walls of the artery remains very high, and as a result it may lead to severe damage to the blood vessels supplying vital organs, such as heart, kidney or brain. If left untreated, it may cause serious complications such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke or even blindness.
Before receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have Prinzmetal angina, diabetes or if you are scheduled for any surgery (including cataract surgery) in the upcoming days as a precaution.
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure) or shock. It is also not suitable for use in patients with heart block, history of heart attack or heart failure.
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
The most common side effects of receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION are problems in erection or ejaculation and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION is an alpha, beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the functions of the heart, brain, kidneys and lungs. This action relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart and improves blood flow and oxygen supply, reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure.
Labetalol HCl is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma levels occurring 1 to 2 hours after oral administration. The relative bioavailability of labetalol HCl tablets compared to an oral solution is 100%.
COMMON
Erectile dysfunction, ejaculation problems
Dizziness while standing up
Nasal congestion
Raised liver enzymes in the blood
UNCOMMON
Difficulty in breathing
RARE
Very slow heartbeat
Stop receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:
Signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
Difficulty in breathing, swollen ankles, abnormal heart rate
Severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane, joint pain with fever)
Signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin and whites of the eye, dark urine and pale stools)
Lung inflammation causing cough and breathing problems
If you had or have any stage of heart blockages.
If you have any heart-related condition such as shock, heart failure, decreased heart rate, and low blood pressure.
If you have a history of asthma or any other lung problem.
If you have an untreated adrenal gland tumour (phaeochromocytoma).
If you have electrolyte imbalance (metabolic acidosis).
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION should be used during pregnancy only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION may excrete in breast milk. Therefore, it should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving it.
The FDA-approved indication for labetalol is to treat arterial hypertension, which ranges from acute hypertensive crises (urgent/emergency) to stable chronic hypertension.
Drug-Drug Interaction: LABETALOL may interact 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)
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure (heart problems), hemodialysis, bradyarrhythmia, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, asthma/COPD, glaucoma, hyperlipidemia, hyperthyroidism, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), psoriasis, Prinzmetal angina, liver diseases or kidney dysfunction.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
INDOMETHACIN
FUROSEMIDE
AMLODIPINE
VERAMAPIL
CLONIDINE
LEVOTHYROXINE
DIGOXIN
AMIDODARONE
IMIPRAMINE
METFORMIN
GLIMEPIRIDE
ACARBOSE
REPAGLINIDE
INSULIN
ERGOTAMINE
DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
DONEPEZIL
GALANTAMINE
RIVASTIGMINE
CHLORPROMAZINE
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein (intravenously).
Keep LABLOL 20MG INJECTION out of reach of children
Store LABLOL 20MG INJECTION at room temperature
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein (intravenously).
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.
Can LABLOL 20MG INJECTION used in asthmatic patients?
No, LABLOL 20MG INJECTION cannot be used in patients suffering from asthma. This is because using it can cause breathing problems, which may trigger an asthma attack. Always inform your doctor if you have or ever had asthma or any kind of difficulty breathing difficulty, before starting treatment with LABLOL 20MG INJECTION.
Does LABLOL 20MG INJECTION make you feel sleepy?
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION may occasionally can cause dizziness or tiredness while receiving it. Don't drive, use machinery, or perform any activities that require alertness. If this occurs to you, consult your doctor for opinion.
When can I expect relief in my symptoms after receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION?
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION usually starts working within a few hours of receiving it. However, to notice considerable changes in the symptoms of high blood pressure or heart conditions, it may take a week. You will not be able to notice any difference, but that does not mean it is not working. However, keep receiving LABLOL 20MG INJECTION as prescribed by your doctor to get its full benefits.
What are the uses of LABLOL 20MG INJECTION?
LABLOL 20MG INJECTION It is used to treat hypertension including high blood pressure during pregnancy. It can also be used to control blood pressure during anesthesia.
