Pronunciation  
Uses of this medication
How to use this medication
What you need to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication
Side effects and when to consult your health expert
Dosage and Missed Dose
Storage
General information

Brand names available: Labesol, Normadate

Pronunciation      ---- la BAY ta lol   

Uses of this medication: Labetalol is used to treat high blood pressure.

How to use this medication: Take this medication with glass full of water. Take this medication at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions given by your doctor for diet and physical exercise for better results.
 

What you need to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Always remember to inform your health expert if you are taking any prescription or OTC medication.

Inform your doctor if you are having low blood pressure or heart problems.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medical conditions, allergies.

For pregnancy risk it comes under category C, it may cause harm to unborn baby. It excretes through breast milk, it may cause harm to nursing baby.

If you are woman and planning to become pregnant and or breast-feeding pl. make sure you notify to your health expert.

Side effects and when to consult your health expert.

Get emergency medical help if you are having allergic reaction like difficult breathing, swelling of face, tongue, and throat. Or uneven heart beats.

Other less serous side effects are impotency, memory problem, anxiety.

Dosage and Missed Dose:

Dosage:
Usual starting dosage is 100mg twice a day. After checking the your blood pressure your doctor might increase to 200mg twice a day if require.

Use as directed by your physician, your physician prescribes depending on the severity of disease.

Use the complete course of medication as prescribed by your physician even though you feel better after one or two days of usage of medication.

Missed dose: You should not miss the dose. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at same time to cover up the missed dose

Storage

This product should be stored at room temperature between (15-30 degrees C). Store it in a place where it won’t be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight never store in bathroom. Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.

General information

This medication should not stop suddenly; this can cause chest pain or heart attack. Dosage should be gradually reduced under physician supervision.

It can mask the low blood sugar level symptoms you need to check the blood sugar while you are taking this medication.

It is imp to read manufacturing packaging instruction carefully if available and always do not hesitate to consult pharmacist or physician for any information.