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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Labevas Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, it is used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia. It contains Labetalol, which helps the heart beat more slowly with less force. It also relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. Thereby, it helps in lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the overload of the heart.

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Composition :

LABETALOL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vasu Organics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Labevas Tablet

Labevas Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts elevated pressure on blood vessel walls, leading to various cardiovascular complications, such as the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.

Labevas Tablet contains labetalol, which works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular system, thereby decreasing blood pressure in the blood vessels.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, swelling, 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.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Labevas Tablet . Please do not stop taking Labevas Tablet on your own as it may cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Labevas Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established. 

Uses of Labevas Tablet

Labevas Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed uses of Labevas Tablet are as follows:

  • Treatment of Hypertension: Labevas Tablet helps lower high blood pressure, reducing the risk of complications like stroke and heart attack, and is often prescribed for pregnancy-induced hypertension to ensure safe blood pressure levels.
  • Management of Angina (Heart-Related Chest Pain): Labevas Tablet improves blood flow to the heart, reducing chest pain caused by angina and helps prevent frequent angina attacks, allowing better physical activity.
  • Prevention of Heart Attack and Stroke: Labevas Tablet reduces strain on the heart by controlling blood pressure and also helps prevent long-term cardiovascular complications.

Directions for Use

  • Take Labevas Tablet with food as advised by a doctor.
  • Labevas Tablet is usually taken twice a day, in the morning and evening. However, follow your doctor's advice regarding the dosage and timing.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Labevas Tablet belongs to the anti-hypertensive medicines called beta-blocking agents used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).
  • Labevas Tablet is also used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia.
  • Labevas Tablet works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular system.
  • It helps decrease the blood pressure in the blood vessels.
  • Labevas Tablet helps the heartbeat slow with less force and relaxes, and widens the blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. 

How Labevas Tablet Works

Labevas Tablet contains 'labetalol', which works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular system, which helps decrease the blood pressure in the blood vessels. Labevas Tablet helps the heart to beat more slowly with less force. It also relaxes and widens the blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. Thereby, helps in lowering the raised blood pressure and reducing the overload of the heart.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Labevas Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Labevas Tablet as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include excessive low blood pressure and slow heart rate, difficulty breathing and low blood sugar. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Labevas Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Also, avoid taking Labevas Tablet if you have heart problems, low blood pressure, an extremely slow heart rate, prinzmetal angina, asthma or obstructive airway disease or adrenal gland tumour.
  • Inform your doctor if you have reduced liver or kidney function, Raynaud's syndrome, intermittent claudication, diabetes, overactive thyroid, heart problems, metabolic acidosis, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal gland), ischaemic heart disease, lung problems or if you are due to have any surgery.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Labevas Tablet is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.
  • Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Labevas Tablet may cause dizziness (postural hypotension).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LabetalolIsoetarine
Severe
LabetalolSaquinavir
Severe

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LabetalolIsoetarine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Using Isoetarine with Labevas Tablet together may reduce the action of both the medications. Labevas Tablet can sometimes cause narrowing of the airways, which may worsen your breathing problems or trigger severe asthmatic attacks.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isoetarine with Labevas Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, If you notice any symptoms like asthma, breathing problems, consult the doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor
LabetalolSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Co-administration of Labevas Tablet along with Saquinavir can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Saquinavir together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, a slow pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Taking Labevas Tablet with Theophylline may reduce the effectiveness of Labevas Tablet and increase Theophylline's effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Theophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sleeplessness, shaking, irregular heartbeats, or trouble breathing, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Taking Labevas Tablet with Fingolimod can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Labevas Tablet and Fingolimod, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, breathing difficulty, chest pain or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Combination of Aminophylline with Labevas Tablet can make Labevas Tablet less effective and increase the side effects of aminophylline which can be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Aminophylline together can result in an interaction, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Co-administration of Methyldopa with Labevas Tablet, the effectiveness of Methyldopa might be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Methyldopa together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
LabetalolPirbuterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Taking Labevas Tablet with Pirbuterol may reduce the action of both the medications. Labevas Tablet can sometimes cause narrowing of the airways, which may worsen your breathing problems or trigger severe asthmatic attacks.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pirbuterol and Labevas Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, If you notice any symptoms like asthma, breathing problems, consult the doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
When Levosalbutamol is used in combination with Labevas Tablet, the therapeutic effectiveness of Levosalbutamol can be decreased which may lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Levosalbutamol with Labevas Tablet may lead to an interaction, but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Co-administration of Labevas Tablet and Tizanidine may reduce your blood pressure which leads to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Tizanidine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience changes in your pulse or heart rate, headaches, lightheadedness. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Labevas Tablet:
Co-administration of Labevas Tablet and Verapamil can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labevas Tablet and Verapamil together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience fatigue, swelling of the extremities, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume a 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.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, and massage.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Labevas Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake might interfere with the working of Labevas Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Labevas Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Your doctor may prescribe Labevas Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy when rapid control of blood pressure is necessary.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Small amounts of Labevas Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide whether Labevas Tablet can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Labevas Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Labevas Tablet is not recommended for children, as efficacy and safety have not been established.

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FAQs

Labevas Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Labevas Tablet is used to control high blood pressure in pregnancy and during anaesthesia.

Please do not stop taking Labevas Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Labevas Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Labevas Tablet .

Postural hypotension could be a side-effect of Labevas Tablet . Postural hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Labevas Tablet is used to treat gestational hypertension (high blood pressure during pregnancy) when the blood pressure needs to be lowered rapidly.

Labevas Tablet may cause erectile dysfunction (impotence), ejaculation problems and difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding these.

Inform your doctor if you have type-1 or type-2 diabetes mellitus. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood glucose levels regularly because Labevas Tablet might mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels).

Labevas Tablet might affect pupils during cataract surgery and might mask the effects of sudden blood loss, so inform the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Labevas Tablet if you are due to have cataract surgery. This will help the doctor to manage the complications in advance, which could occur during the surgery.

Multivitamins and minerals may lower the effect of Labevas Tablet when taken together. If your doctor has prescribed multivitamins and minerals, maintain a minimum gap of 2 hours between both.

Labevas Tablet works by blocking the receptors in the cardiovascular system; this helps in decreasing the blood pressure in the blood vessels. Labevas Tablet helps the heart to beat slower with less force, relaxes, and widens the blood vessels, this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. Thereby, helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

Labevas Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, swelling, drowsiness, dizziness and headache in some people. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please inform your doctor.

Labevas Tablet is generally considered safe if used as advised by the doctor. During the first few weeks of treatment with Labevas Tablet , side effects may occur which disappear with time.

It is important to manage high blood pressure throughout pregnancy. According to studies, poorly controlled high blood pressure in pregnancy may increase the risk of certain birth defects, reduced growth of the baby within the womb, stillbirth, and premature birth. For some women with high blood pressure, treatment with Labevas Tablet in pregnancy might be considered to be the best option. However, your doctor helps you decide what is right for you and your baby.

Labevas Tablet lowers heart rate. Therefore, during treatment with Labevas Tablet , your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) to determine your response to Labevas Tablet .

If you stop taking Labevas Tablet suddenly, it may cause serious heart problems such as angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack. Thus, do not stop taking Labevas Tablet without consulting your doctor. If you need to stop taking Labevas Tablet , your doctor will gradually reduce the dose over 1 or 2 weeks.

Your doctor may recommend you to stop taking Labevas Tablet for 24 hours before surgery as it may cause too low blood pressure when it is combined with some anesthetics. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Labevas Tablet if you are scheduled for any kind of major surgery or are going to be put to sleep using a general anesthetic.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Labevas Tablet can may cause low blood pressure and slow heart rate, low blood sugar or difficulty breathing, which can cause sweating or confusion. If you have taken more than the recommended dose, contact your doctor immediately.

If you are taking Labevas Tablet for high blood pressure, it may lower your blood pressure within 1-3 hours of taking it. Even if you do not feel any change, the medicine is still working, and it is important to continue taking it. However, if you are taking it for angina, it will probably take a few days for the medicine to reduce the pain. During this time, you may still have chest pain or it may worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Vasu'S Pharma House, #3-6-516/4, 5Th Floor, St, No.6, Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad - 500 029
Other Info - LAB0100

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