ALPHADOPA L 100MG TABLET

This medication helps in the treatment of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. The drug works as an adrenergic receptor blocker. It effectively blocks alpha as well as beta receptors present in the body.

Doctors do not recommend the drug to those patients who are allergic to any substance that is present in it. Patients suffering from heart blockage, asthma, breathing problems or irregular heartbeat are not prescribed this medication as their condition may worsen.

One of the side effects of this medication is dizziness. To avoid any accident as a result of dizzy spells or fainant stay in bed after you receive your dose. You can return to your daily activities about 3 hours after taking the dosage. Ensure that you move slowly as well.

• Hypertension

• Allergy

• Asthma

• Heart Block Greater Than First Degree

• Sinus Bradycardia

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Dizziness

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Headache

• Stomach Pain

• Decreased Interest In Sexual Intercourse

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication can last for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed in 20 to 120 minutes after an oral dose and 2 to 3 minutes after an intravenous dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is known to excreted in breast milk. It is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication works by reducing the cardiac output and also by reducing the peripheral vascular resistance by blocking beta and alpha-1 receptor, thus reduces the blood pressure and oxygen demand.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medication may lower the blood pressure and may cause symptoms like dizziness, headache, change in pulse or heart rate. The patient should be counseled about these effects and advised not to perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Corticosteroids

  Corticosteroids like prednisolone, methylprednisolone may decrease the effect of this medication if taken more than a week. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary. Any symptoms of swelling of feet and hands, rapid weight gain should be reported to the doctor. Dose adjustments are to be made if necessary.

  Antidiabetic medicines

  This medication may mask the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like tremors, fast heartbeat, palpitations and makes it difficult for the patients to understand. Inform your doctor if you are a diabetic patient your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine. Close monitoring of blood glucose is necessary.

  Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilators

  This medication is not recommended with the bronchodilators like salbutamol, formoterol due to the opposite action. Inform the doctor if you have any lung disease and receiving inhalers. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Asthma

  This medication should not be used in patients suffering from bronchial asthma or any other lung diseases. Inform the doctor if you had any history of lung diseases or family history of lung disease. Dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

  Bradyarrhythmia/Av Block

  This medication or other beta-blockers are not recommended in the patients with Sinus Bradyarrhythmia or heart block greater than the first degree. Inform the doctor if you have any heart diseases or family history of heart diseases. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is ALPHADOPA L 100MG TABLET?

  Ans : This medication has Labetalol as active ingredient present. It performs its action by obstructing the release of beta receptors in the cardiovascular regions.

• Ques : What are the uses of ALPHADOPA L 100MG TABLET?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from the symptoms of Hypertension.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of ALPHADOPA L 100MG TABLET?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this medication. These include chest pain, abdominal pain, breath shortness, acidity, blurred vision, headache, loss of strength, and decreased interest in sexual activities.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal ALPHADOPA L 100MG TABLET?

  Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.