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Beta blockers

Labetalol

Also sold as: Trandate

Prescription neededBeta blockers

Comes as:TabletInjection

Usual adult dose

Beta blockers

Labetalol

Also sold as: Trandate

Prescription neededBeta blockers

Comes as:TabletInjection

Usual adult dose

High blood pressure, including in pregnancy: start 100 mg twice a day with food; usual dose 200 to 400 mg twice a day as set by your doctor. Injection is given only in hospital.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

dizziness on standing
tiredness
tingling of the scalp
nausea

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

very slow heartbeat
fainting
wheezing or breathlessness
yellow eyes or skin

Do not take it, or take care, if

Asthma
Very slow heartbeat or heart block
Uncontrolled heart failure
Liver disease (use with caution)

Interactions

Medicines that can react with this one.

Serious1 medicineDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.

Verapamil
Together they can cause very slow heartbeat, heart block and heart failure.

Pregnancy

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Methyldopa
Nifedipine
Hydralazine

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.