Labetalol (100mg)
Labecor 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Use it along with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and without smoking for best results. Since it can cause serious withdrawal effects, it should not be stopped abruptly. Some common side effects of this medicine include hypersensitivity (rash, pruritus, angioedema), tingling sensation in scalp, heart failure, increased liver function tests, difficulty in utrination, erectile dysfunction, and drug fever. These side effects usually get better with time, however, if they persist or get worse, let your doctor know.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Labecor
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Labecor 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Labecor 100mg Tablet is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Labecor 100mg Tablet.
Labecor 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Labecor 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Labecor 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Labecor 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Labecor 100mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Labecor 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Labecor 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Labecor 100mg Tablet is generally considered a safe medicine if it is taken as directed by the doctor. The side effects that result with use of Labecor 100mg Tablet occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.
It is important to appropriately treat high blood pressure in pregnancy. Studies have shown that poorly controlled high blood pressure in pregnancy can lead to an increased risk of certain birth defects, stillbirth, reduced growth of the baby within the womb, and premature birth. For some women with high blood pressure, treatment with Labecor 100mg Tablet in pregnancy might be considered to be the best option. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide what is right for you and your baby.
Yes, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects of Labecor 100mg Tablet. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.
Diabetic patients while using Labecor 100mg Tablet should regularly check the blood sugar levels. Labecor 100mg Tablet may make it difficult to recognize the warning signs of low blood sugar such as shaking and a racing heartbeat. Consult your doctor if the blood sugar levels are reduced while taking Labecor 100mg Tablet.
Labecor 100mg Tablet slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) during therapy to determine your response to the medicine.
Do not stop taking Labecor 100mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping Labecor 100mg Tablet suddenly may cause serious heart problems such as angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack. If you need to stop taking Labecor 100mg Tablet, your doctor will reduce the dose slowly over 1 or 2 weeks.
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Labecor 100mg Tablet for 24 hours before surgery. This is because Labecor 100mg Tablet can lower your blood pressure too much when its use is combined with some anesthetics. So, tell your doctor that you're taking Labecor 100mg Tablet if you're going to be put to sleep using a general anesthetic or are scheduled to have any kind of major operation.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Labecor 100mg Tablet can lead to a drop in blood pressure and slowing of the heart rate, difficulty breathing, or a drop in blood sugar, which can cause sweating or confusion. If you take too many tablets, tell your doctor immediately or contact the hospital emergency department nearest to you.
If you are taking Labecor 100mg Tablet for high blood pressure, it may lower your BP within 1-3 hours of taking it. You may not feel any different, but this does not mean that the medicine is not working, and it is important to keep taking it. On the other hand, if you are taking it for angina, it will probably take a few days for the medicine to reduce the pain. You may still have chest pain during this time or it may get worse.
