Labetalol Hcl Tablets 100Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)
Labetalol belongs to a family of medicines known as beta-blockers
Labetalol belongs to a family of medicines known as beta-blockers. Labetalol works by causing the heart to beat slower and with less force. It also widens the arteries in the body. This helps to lower the pressure of the blood as it travels around the body .
Purpose
Hypertension
Ingredients
Labetalol HCl
Warnings
Particular care is advised to be taken when labetalol is used in patients with hepatic impairment as these patients metabolise labetalol more slowly than patients without hepatic impairment. Lower doses may be required.
Particular care is required with patients whose cardiac reserve is poor. Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs is advised to be avoided in overt heart failure or poor left ventricular systolic function, although they may be used when cardiac failure has been controlled.
Great care is advised to be taken with patients with peripheral circulatory disorders such as Raynaud''''s disease or syndrome or intermittent claudication. Beta adrenoceptor blockers may lead to the aggravation of such disorders.
Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • difficulty passing urine • ejaculation problems, difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection • dizziness • flu-like symptoms and fever • tingling in the scalp may occur but wear off in the first few weeks of treatment. • raised liver enzymes in the blood . Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Patients with a history of asthma may suffer from wheezing, coughing or worsening of their symptoms. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): • a very slow heart beat
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Zafa |
| Status | Active |
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