Labeven 100mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina). It is also effective for treating high blood pressure in pregnancy. It lowers blood pressure and thus helps in preventing future stroke and heart attack.
Labeven 100mg Tablet should be taken with food. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Employ 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.
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. Labeven 100mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Labeven
Dizziness
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation disorder
Pantingness
Fever
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Challengingy in urination
Heart failure
Drug fever
Hypersensitivity
Abnormal liver function tests
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Labeven 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Labeven 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Labeven 100mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Labeven 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Labeven 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment 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.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Labeven 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
FAQs:
Is Labeven 100mg Tablet safe?
Labeven 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 Labeven 100mg Tablet occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.
Why is Labeven 100mg Tablet used in pregnancy?
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 Labeven 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.
Does Labeven 100mg Tablet cause itching?
Affirmative, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects of Labeven 100mg Tablet. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.
Is it safe to use Labeven 100mg Tablet in patients with diabetes?
Diabetic patients while using Labeven 100mg Tablet should regularly check the blood sugar levels. Labeven 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 Labeven 100mg Tablet.
Does Labeven 100mg Tablet affect heart rate?
Labeven 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.
What can happen if I stop taking Labeven 100mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Labeven 100mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. Stopping Labeven 100mg Tablet suddenly may cause serious heart problems such as angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack. If you need to stop taking Labeven 100mg Tablet, your doctor will reduce the dose slowly over 1 or 2 weeks.
Will I need to stop taking Labeven 100mg Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor may advise you to stop taking Labeven 100mg Tablet for 24 hours before surgery. This is because Labeven 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 Labeven 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.
What happens on taking more than the recommended dose of Labeven 100mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Labeven 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.
How long does Labeven 100mg Tablet take to work?
If you are taking Labeven 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.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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