Labebet 5mg Injection 4ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Labetalol 5 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LABEBET 5MG INJECTIONLABEBET 5MG INJECTION contains Labetalol which belongs to the group of medicines called Alpha, Beta Adrenergic Antagonists. It is used to manage hypertension (including high blood pressure during pregnancy). It can also be used to control blood pressure during anesthesia. Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a medical condition in which the force of the blood exerted against the walls of the artery remains very high, and as a result it may lead to severe damage to the blood vessels supplying vital organs, such as heart, kidney or brain. If left unmanageed, it may cause serious complications such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke or even blindness. Before receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have Prinzmetal angina, diabetes or if you are scheduled for any surgery (including cataract surgery) in the upcoming days as a precaution. LABEBET 5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with asthma, hypotension (low blood pressure) or shock. It is also not suitable for use in patients with heart block, history of heart attack or heart failure. LABEBET 5MG INJECTION should be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women only if con
Uses
OF LABEBET 5MG INJECTION Manage hypertension (including high blood pressure during pregnancy) Controls blood pressure during anesthesia
How It Works
LABEBET 5MG INJECTION is an alpha, beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the functions of the heart, brain, kidneys and lungs. This action relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart and improves blood flow and oxygen supply, reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure.
Directions for Use
LABEBET 5MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.
Side Effects
receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION are problems in erection or ejaculation and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you. USES OF LABEBET 5MG INJECTION Manage hypertension (including high blood pressure during pregnancy) Controls blood pressure during anesthesia HOW LABEBET 5MG INJECTION WORKSLABEBET 5MG INJECTION is an alpha, beta-blocker. It works by blocking the actions of certain chemical messengers (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) in our body that controls the functions of the heart, brain, kidneys and lungs. This action relaxes the blood vessels supplying the heart and improves blood flow and oxygen supply, reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more efficiently with less pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USELABEBET 5MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein (intravenously). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF LABEBET 5MG INJECTIONCOMMON erectile dysfunction, ejaculation problems dizziness while standing up nasal congestion raised liver enzymes in the blood UNCOMMON difficulty in breathing RARE very slow heartbeat Stop receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing) difficulty in breathing, swollen ankles, abnormal heart rate severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane, joint pain with fever) signs of liver problems (yellowing of skin and whites of the eye, dark urine and pale stools) lung inflammation causing cough and breathing problems
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLABEBET 5MG INJECTION should be used during pregnancy only if considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. BREASTFEEDINGLABEBET 5MG INJECTION may excrete in breast milk. Therefore, it should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary by the physician. Consult your doctor for advice before receiving it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy or tired after receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier. KIDNEYLABEBET 5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. LIVERLABEBET 5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. ALLERGYDo not take LABEBET 5MG INJECTION if you are allergic to labetalol. LUNGSLABEBET 5MG INJECTION is not recommended to use in patients with asthma or COPD. It should be used with caution in patients with other lung diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. HEART DISEASELABEBET 5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems (such as slow heart rate, heart failure, heart block or heart rhythm disorder). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSLABEBET 5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have low blood pressure have cardiogenic shock (heart cannot pump blood suddenly) have severe problems in blood circulation are on a strict fasting diet or not eating properly have Prinzmetal’s angina (a type of chest pain) have phaeochromocytoma (tumors of adrenal gland) Before receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have poor blood circulation (Ex. Raynaud’s disease) are planning for any surgery (including cataract surgery) have diabetes have overactive thyroid gland have an increased acidity of the blood (metabolic acidosis) are going for any urine test Use in pediatrics: LABEBET 5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it. Use in geriatrics: LABEBET 5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving LABEBET 5MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: other medicines used in the management of hypertension and other heart problems (Ex. nifedipine, nisoldipine, nicardipine, isradipine, lacidipine, verapamil, diltiazem, hydralazine, clonidine, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, disopyramide, quinidine, amiodarone, isoprenaline, dobutamine, propafenone and digoxin) other beta-blockers (used to manage heart problems) Ex. atenolol, propranolol medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin, glimepiride) adrenaline (a medicine that can stimulate the heart) medicine used to relieve pain and inflammation (Ex. ibuprofen, indomethacin, hydrocortisone) anesthetics (used to cause numbness of body parts or loss of consciousness) Ex. lignocaine, sevoflurane medicines used to manage migraine headaches (Ex. ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or rizatriptan) medicine used in the management of mental illness (Ex. chlorpromazine, thioridazine, haloperidol) cimetidine, aluminium hydroxide gel (medicine used for stomach problems) barbiturates (medicine used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep) Ex. phenobarbitone, pentobarbitone medicines used to manage depression (Ex. imipramine, amitriptyline) medicines used to manage memory problems (Ex. donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine) Overdosage: LABEBET 5MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Labetalol Pharmacological Category : Alpha, Beta Adrenergic Antagonists Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep LABEBET 5MG INJECTION out of reach of children Store LABEBET 5MG INJECTION at room temperature
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Last Updated
12 Nov 2022