Brand Names: Canada APO-Labetalol; RIVA-Labetalol; Trandate What is this drug used for? PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Labetalol This information from Lexicomp explains what you need to know about this medication, including what it’s used for, how to take it
As a result, the heart beats slower
Labetalol comes in two forms: a tablet you take by mouth, and an intravenous (IV) injection
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and
It works by lowering your blood pressure and heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your
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When severe (defined as systolic blood pressure ≥160 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥110 mmHg), it can lead to stroke and death, but prompt Descriptions
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About labetalol Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility In a drug interaction study, addition of a single 200-mg dose of lasmiditan to propranolol decreased HR by an additional 5 bpm compared to propranolol alone, for a mean maximum of 19 bpm
What is the category for Labetalol? Beta blocker, sympathetic blocker, anti-hypertensive
Severe hypertension requires prompt treatment with rapid-acting antihypertensive agents
In general, avoid use of labetalol in women with asthma or heart failure (ACOG 202 2019; ACOG 767 2019; Magee 2014)
Labetalol is a beta blocker, or an antagonist of the β-adrenergic receptors
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
It can develop if bacteria get into healthy skin or into minor cuts, scrapes, or any other small openings (such as those caused by bug bites)
Side effects of labetalol
High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body
APO-LABETALOL should be used in pregnant women only if the expected benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the fetus
especially if you are an older patient
There's also a small chance that labetalol can affect a baby's blood sugar levels just after birth
It works by slowing the heart rate and opening blood vessels to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure