Labetalol Benefits & Uses

Labetalol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Labetalol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Labetalol Related Warnings

Is the use of Labetalol safe for pregnant women?

Labetalol has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Labetalol without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Labetalol safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Labetalol as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Labetalol on the Kidneys?

Labetalol is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Labetalol on the Liver?

Labetalol has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Labetalol on the Heart?

Labetalol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Labetalol with Other Drugs

Labetalol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alfuzosin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Cimetidine

Dexamethasone

Diclofenac

Labetalol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Labetalol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Diabetes
Asthma
Low Blood Pressure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Labetalol

Is this Labetalol habit forming or addictive?

Labetalol does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Labetalol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Labetalol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Labetalol in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Labetalol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Labetalol

Taking Labetalol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Labetalol

Consuming Labetalol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe