Labetalol
Generic Name: Labetalol
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Hypertension, hypertensive emergencies
High blood pressure
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
100 mg twice daily orally
1-3 mg/kg/day divided twice daily
Start low
2400 mg/day orally
N/A
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dizziness, fatigue, orthostatic hypotension
Hepatotoxicity, bronchospasm, heart block
Asthma, severe bradycardia, cardiogenic shock
May mask signs of hypoglycemia
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Calcium channel blockers, cimetidine
Food may increase bioavailability
Increases risk of hypotension
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Often used for pregnancy-induced hypertension
Compatible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Do not stop abruptly, change positions slowly
Take as soon as remembered
Blood pressure, heart rate
Content for Labetalol was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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