Lopih 100mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Labetalol (100mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Strides shasun Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Lopih 100mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart-related chest pain (angina). Lopih 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.
Lopih 100mg Tablet 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.
Is Lopih 100mg Tablet safe?
Lopih 100mg Tablet is generally considered a safe medication when taken as directed by your doctor. Common side effects may occur within the first few weeks of treatment, but they usually subside with time.
Why is Lopih 100mg Tablet used in pregnancy?
For some women, treating high blood pressure during pregnancy with Lopih 100mg Tablet may be considered a suitable option. However, this decision should be made in consultation with your doctor to ensure the best outcome for you and your baby.
Does Lopih 100mg Tablet cause itching?
Yes, itchy skin, rash, or tingly scalp are common side effects of Lopih 100mg Tablet. If these symptoms worsen or persist beyond a week, consult your doctor for guidance.
Is it safe to use Lopih 100mg Tablet in patients with diabetes?
If you have diabetes and are taking Lopih 100mg Tablet, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. The medication may mask symptoms of low blood sugar, making it harder to recognize warning signs like shaking or a racing heartbeat.
Does Lopih 100mg Tablet affect heart rate?
Lopih 100mg Tablet can slow your heart rate and improve the efficiency with which your heart pumps blood around your body. Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and pulse during therapy to monitor your response to the medication.
What can happen if I stop taking Lopih 100mg Tablet?
Do not abruptly stop taking Lopih 100mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Stopping suddenly may lead to serious heart complications, including angina (chest pain) or even a heart attack.
Will I need to stop taking Lopih 100mg Tablet before surgery?
Your doctor might advise you to discontinue Lopih 100mg Tablet for at least 24 hours before surgery. This is because combining the medication with certain anesthetics can cause excessive lowering of blood pressure.
What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Lopih 100mg Tablet?
Taking excess doses can result in a drop in blood pressure, slowed heart rate, difficulty breathing, or low blood sugar with symptoms like sweating or confusion. In such cases, consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention.
How long does Lopih 100mg Tablet take to work?
For high blood pressure, it may take 1-3 hours for the medication to lower your BP. However, you might not feel any difference initially, but this doesn't mean the medicine is not working. If taken for angina, it can take a few days to reduce pain. You may still experience chest pain during this time or it may worsen.
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. Lopih 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- It should be taken with food.
- Check your blood pressure 1 week after starting Lopih 100mg Tablet and inform your doctor if it has not improved.
- Lopih 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lopih 100mg Tablet as it may make the side effects worse.
- Do not stop taking Lopih 100mg Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lopih 100mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Lopih 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Lopih 100mg Tablet 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.
