Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml

Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called beta-blocking agents used to treat severe hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml is used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia. 
 
Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml contains ‘labetalol’ that works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular (circulatory) system, this helps in decreasing the blood pressure in the blood vessels. Thus, it helps lower the blood pressure to normal.
 
In some cases, Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml may cause common side effects such as postural hypotension, dizziness, fatigue, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml is not recommended for children below 18 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects/interactions.

Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called alpha and beta-blocking agents used to treat severe hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml is used to treat severe hypertension of pregnancy (high blood pressure in pregnancy) and to control blood pressure during anaesthesia. Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml contains ‘labetalol’ that works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular (circulatory) system, this helps in decreasing the blood pressure in the blood vessels. Thereby, helping in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

• Postural hypotension
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache

Do not take Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have heart diseases like heart block or sick sinus syndrome (unless you have a pacemaker), heart failure or cardiogenic shock, ongoing low blood pressure, extremely slow heart rate, Prinzmetal angina, asthma or obstructive airway disease, or phaeochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland). Inform your doctor if you have peripheral vascular disease (Raynaud's syndrome or intermittent claudication), diabetes, overactive thyroid, metabolic acidosis, respiratory system problems, heart, kidney or liver problems. Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml should not be given to children and adolescents below 18 years.  Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

• SULINDAC
• INDOMETHACIN
• VERAPAMIL
• CLONIDINE
• DIGOXIN
• AMIODARONE
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• METFORMIN
• GLIMEPIRIDE
• ACARBOSE
• REPAGLINIDE
• ERGOTAMINE
• DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
• DONEPEZIL
• GALANTAMINE
• RIVASTIGMINE
• CHLORPROMAZINE

• Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml might interfere with laboratory test results and possibly cause false results such as raised liver function tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml.
• Inform your surgeon ahead of time that you are on treatment with Labeta Inj - 20Mg/4Ml if you are due to have any surgery that requires general anaesthesia or cataract surgery.

• You are advised to consume low salt and low fat diet.
• Regular exercise is also recommended.
• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Manage stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.