Labetone 20mg Injection

Labetone 20mg Injection is a medicine used in the urgent treatment of hypertensive emergency (severely increased blood pressure). It also helps to treat severe hypertension in pregnancy, when rapid control of blood pressure is essential.

Labetone 20mg Injection brings about an immediate reduction in blood pressure and the workload of the heart. It is administered by a doctor and requires continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, paresthesia, nasal congestions, ejaculation disorders, impotence, and edema. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding then you should always inform the doctor. Labetone 20mg Injection brings about an immediate reduction in blood pressure and the workload of the heart. It is administered by a doctor and requires continuous blood pressure monitoring.

• Treatment of Hypertensive emergency

Treatment of Hypertensive emergency
Labetone 20mg Injection blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This medicine is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. It is used for immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency). A controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.

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 them

Common side effects of Flagbetol

• Dizziness
• Ejaculation disorder
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Impotence
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Edema (swelling)

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Labetone 20mg Injection 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.

• It is given as an injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a medical professional.
• Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Labetone 20mg Injection, and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
• Labetone 20mg Injection may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Labetone 20mg Injection as it may make the side effects worse.
• Do not stop taking Labetone 20mg Injection suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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