Labetalol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It helps to decrease blood pressure by reducing the workload on the heart.
Why is Trandate prescribed?
Trandate is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications, especially thiazide diuretics such as HydroDIURIL and "loop" diuretics such as Lasix.
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Most important fact about Trandate
You must take Trandate regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Trandate; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Trandate does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take Trandate?
Trandate can be taken with or without food. The amount of Trandate absorbed into your bloodstream is actually increased by food. This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Try not to miss any doses. If Trandate is not taken regularly, your condition may worsen. ---If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. ---Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature.
What side effects may occur with Trandate?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Trandate.
More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, fatigue, indigestion, nausea, stuffy nose
Less common or rare side effects may include:
Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), angioedema (swelling
of the face, lips, tongue and throat, difficulty swallowing),
changes in taste, depression, diarrhea, difficulty urinating,
dizziness upon standing up (especially among the elderly), drowsiness,
dry eyes, ejaculation failure, fainting, fluid retention, hair
loss, headache, heart block (conduction disorder), hives, impotence,
increased sweating, itching, low blood pressure, lupus erythematosus
(fever, arthritis, skin eruptions), muscle cramps, rash, shortness
of breath, slow heartbeat, tingling or pins and needles, tingling
scalp, vertigo, vision changes, weakness, wheezing or asthma-like
symptoms, vomiting, yellow eyes and skin
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Trandate
If Trandate is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before taking Trandate with the following:
Airway opening drugs such as Proventil and Ventolin
Antidepressant medications such as Elavil
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Insulin
Nitroglycerin products such as Transderm-Nitro
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil and Motrin
Ritodrine (Yutopar)
Verapamil (Calan)
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding when taking Trandate
The effects of Trandate during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Trandate appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.
Recommended Trandate dosage
ADULTS
Your doctor will adjust the dosages to fit your needs. Your doctor may observe the drug's effect in his or her office over a 1- to 3-hour period after you begin taking it, and then check your pressure again at regular office visits (12 hours after a dose) to make sure that the medicine is effective. The usual starting dose is 100 milligrams, 2 times per day, alone or with a diuretic drug. After 2 to 3 days of checking your blood pressure, your doctor may begin increasing your dose by 100 milligrams, 2 times per day, at intervals of 2 to 3 days. The regular dose ranges from 200 to 400 milligrams, 2 times per day. Some people may require total daily dosage of as much as 1,200 to 2,400 milligrams, either alone or with a thiazide diuretic. In these cases, your doctor will observe the drug's effect and adjust your dose accordingly.
CHILDREN
The safety and effectiveness of this drug in children have not been established.OLDER ADULTS
The usual starting dose is the same as younger people's---100 milligrams twice a day. Your doctor may increase the dose, but usually to no more than 200 milligrams twice a day.
Trandate Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical treatment immediately. Symptoms of Trandate overdose may include:
Dizziness when standing up, severely low blood pressure, severely slow heartbeat
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