Labetalol

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About Labetalol

Trandate 200 mg tablet is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Trandate Labetalol max dose Lowers high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Moreover, Trandate generic name is both an alpha-blocker and a beta-blocker.

It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

How to use

  • Take Trandate 200 mg tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor.
  • Usually twice a day.
  • You may take Trandate Labetalol max dose with or without food.
  • It is important to choose one way and take this medication the same way with every dose.

Trandate generic name Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use Trandate Labetalol max dose regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.

For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take several weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug. Keep taking Trandate generic name even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side effects

Dizziness and tiredness may occur. Scalp tingling may also occur as your body adjusts to the medication. The decreased sexual ability has been reported rarely. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Trandate 200 mg tablet may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Trandate generic name because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious Trandate generic name side effects, including

  • very slow heartbeat
  • severe dizziness
  • fainting
  • blue fingers/toes
  • new or worsening symptoms of heart failure
  • mental/mood changes

Trandate 200 mg tablet may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects, get medical help right away: persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away.

Warnings & Precautions

  1. Before taking Trandate 200 mg tablet, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
  2. Before using Trandate Labetalol max dose, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
  3. Check your blood sugar regularly.
  4. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
  5. Limit alcoholic beverages.
  6. Before having surgery (including cataract/glaucoma eye surgery), tell your doctor or dentist if you are taking or have ever taken this medication.

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, including dizziness and lightheadedness. These side effects can increase the risk of falling.

Labetalol has been used to treat high blood pressure in pregnant women. It is important to control high blood pressure for the health of the mother and unborn baby. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy. Rarely, babies born to mothers who took labetalol during pregnancy may have symptoms of low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, slow breathing, and low blood sugar (such as shaking, unusual sweating) for a few days after delivery. Tell the doctor right away if you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn.

Trandate Labetalol max dose passes into breast milk, and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include cimetidine, fingolimod.

Additional information

Dosage

100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg