Lobet 20 Mg (Labetalol)

What is Lobet 20 mg?

Lobet 20 mg 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.

Lobet 20 mg 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.

How Lobet 20 mg Injection Works

Lobet 20 mg 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.

Benefits Of Lobet Injection

In Treatment of hypertensive Emergency

Lobet 20 mg 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.

Side Effects Of Lobet Injection

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 Lobet

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Impotence
• Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
• Nausea
• Edema (swelling)
• Cold extremities

Warning

Pregnancy

Lobet 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Lobet 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Lobet 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Lobet 20 mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lobet 20 mg Injection is recommend.

However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommend for better dose adjustment.

Liver

Lobet 20 mg Injection should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lobet 20 mg Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.

FAQ’s

1. Is Lobet 20 mg Injection safe?

Lobet 20 mg Injection is generally considered a safe medicine if it is taken as directed by the doctor. The side effects that result with use of Lobet 20mg Injection occur during the first few weeks of treatment and disappear with time.

2. Why is Lobet 20 mg Injection use 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 Lobet 20mg Injection in pregnancy might be considere to be the best option. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide what is right for you and your baby.

3. Does Lobet 20 mg Injection cause itching?

Yes, itchy skin, a rash or tingly scalp are common side effects of Lobet 20mg Injection. Speak to your doctor if the itchiness or rash gets worse or lasts for more than a week.

4. Is it safe to use Lobet 20mg Injection in patients with diabetes?

Diabetic patients while using Lobet 20mg Injection should regularly check the blood sugar levels. Lobet 20mg Injection 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 reduce while taking Lobet 20 mg Injection.