Trandate
Generic name:labetalol (oral/injection) [ la-BAY-ta-lol ]
Drug class:Non-cardioselective beta blockers
What is Trandate?
Trandate is a beta-blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine oral is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications.
Trandate injection is used when hypertension is severe.
Trandate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Trandate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
"AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);
uncontrolled heart failure;
very low blood pressure;
slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint; or
if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
congestive heart failure;
angina (chest pain);
emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or other breathing problems;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
diabetes;
coronary artery bypass surgery (sometimes called "CABG");
kidney disease; or
allergies.
Trandate can affect your pupils. If you need eye surgery, tell the surgeon about your use of Trandate, even if you no longer take it.
Trandate may cause low blood pressure, low blood sugar, slow heartbeats, or breathing problems in a newborn if the mother uses this medicine during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Trandate?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Trandate oral is taken by mouth.
Trandate injection is given in a vein ...
