Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s works by reducing the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and also by slowing the heart rate.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s

Blurred vision

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Cold sweats

Nausea and Vomiting

Acid or sour stomach

Headache

Decreased interest in sexual intercourse

Stomach pain

Loss of strength

Uses of Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s
What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s is used in the treatment of Hypertension which is an increase in the blood pressure caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 20 to 120 minutes after an oral dose and 2 to 3 minutes after an intravenous dose.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine can last for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine may lower the blood pressure and may cause symptoms like dizziness, headache, change in pulse or heart rate. The patient should be counseled about these effects and advised not to perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted in breast milk. It is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s or other beta blockers.

Asthma
Not recommended in the patients with known history of lung diseases like asthma, bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Heart block greater than first degree
Not recommended in patients with 2nd or 3rd degree AV block.

Sinus Bradycardia
Not recommended in the patients with the condition like Sinus Bradycardia.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted in breast milk. It is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings

Major surgery
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s is given with caution in the patients who are scheduled for a major surgery. An anesthetic agent with little negative inotropic activity should be selected to minimize the effect on the heart.

Lung Disease
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s should be used with caution in the patients with lung disease who do not respond to other antihypertensives. Start with the lowest possible dose and increase the dose based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s should be administered with caution in patients with diabetes. It may mask the hypoglycemic symptoms. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Sports
It is advised to not indulge in certain sports while consuming this medicine. Archery, racing, shooting and other high-risk sports should be avoided. Sportspersons should refer to the list of banned medicines published by World Anti-Doping Agency while participating in specific sports events.

Hyperthyroidism
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s should be administered with caution in patients with increased thyroid levels. Abrupt withdrawal of this medicine may lead to a life-threatening condition called thyroid storm. Frequent monitoring of thyroid levels is necessary. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Pediatric use
This medication should not be administered in children.

Dosage

Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it’s already time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Corticosteroids moderate

Antidiabetic medicines moderate

Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators severe

Disease interactions

severe
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or any other lung diseases. Inform the doctor if you had any history of lung diseases or family history of lung disease. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

severe
Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s or other beta blockers are not recommended in the patients with Sinus Bradyarrhythmia or heart block greater than the first degree. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases or family history of heart diseases. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take Labetalol tablet 100 mg 20?s as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Inform the doctor if you are a diabetic patient or having any lung disease.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo.com –
Labetalol [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/labetalol-484-api
[cited 2 october 2019].
8 Jan 2018

dailymed.nlm.nih.govHCL –
LABETALOL HCL [Internet].
Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=56ab2ff4-14a6-4297-afd8-56b92e1f64a0
[cited 2 october 2019].
November 24, 2017