Labeta 100mg Tablet (Labetalol)

Product introduction
Labeta 100mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina). It is also effective for treating high blood pressure in pregnancy. It lowers blood pressure and thus helps in preventing future stroke and heart attack.

Labeta 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Use it along with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and without smoking for best results. Since it can cause serious withdrawal effects, it should not be stopped abruptly.

Some common side effects of this medicine include hypersensitivity (rash, pruritus, angioedema), tingling sensation in scalp, heart failure, increased liver function tests, difficulty in utrination, erectile dysfunction, and drug fever. These side effects usually get better with time, however, if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know.

Uses of Labeta Tablet
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Benefits of Labeta Tablet
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Labeta 100mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Labeta 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. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Labeta 100mg Tablet reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side effects of Labeta Tablet
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 Labeta
Dizziness
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder
Breathlessness
Fever
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Difficulty in urination
Heart failure
Drug fever
Hypersensitivity
Abnormal liver function tests
Fatigue
Nausea
How to use Labeta Tablet
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. Labeta 100mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Labeta Tablet works
Labeta 100mg Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Labeta 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Labeta 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Labeta 100mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
Driving
UNSAFE
Labeta 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Kidney

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Labeta 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Labeta 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Labeta 100mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Labeta 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Labeta 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Labeta 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Quick tips

• Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Labeta 100mg Tablet, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
• Labeta 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 Labeta 100mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
• Do not stop taking Labeta 100mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause y