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Labetalol

abetalol as an active ingredient. It is a blood pressure lowering medicine used for the management of hypertensive emergencies. Hypertensive emergency is a condition where the blood pressure is so high that it could damage an organ. Therefore, an immediate reduction in blood pressure is required to prevent possible organ damage. Labetalol HCL Injection works by relaxing the smooth muscles of blood vessels that leads to reduction in blood pressure and improved blood flow. It can reduce the chances of getting a future heart attack, stroke and complications associated with high blood pressure by improving the blood pressure. Apart from taking this medicine on time, regularly making certain lifestyle changes, healthy diet choices and regular exercise can be an added benefit in controlling blood pressure better.

  • Composition

    Labetalol Hydrochloride 5 mg

  • Release form

    Injection

  • Category

    Hypertension

Indications

indicated for control of blood pressure in severe hypertension.

Interactions

ASPIRIN, IBUPROFEN, INDOMETHACIN, FUROSEMIDE, AMLODIPINE, VERAPAMIL, CLONIDINE, LEVOTHYROXINE, DIGOXIN, AMIODARONE, IMIPRAMINE, METFORMIN, GLIMEPIRIDE, ACARBOSE, REPAGLINIDE, INSULIN, ERGOTAMINE, DIHYDROERGOTAMINE, DONEPEZIL, GALANTAMINE, RIVASTIGMINE, and CHLORPROMAZINE.

Precautions & Warnings

LABETALOL belongs to pregnancy category C. Your doctor may prescribe LABETALOL if the benefits outweigh the risks to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy when rapid control of blood pressure is necessary.