Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet

Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 100 mg of labetalol in each tablet. Labetalol is a combined alpha- and beta-blocker used to lower blood pressure and help treat hypertension. It may also be used when blood pressure needs careful control in certain heart and blood pressure conditions. Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet is a solid oral tablet made by Wockhardt, India, and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Labetalol in Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet works by blocking beta receptors and alpha-1 receptors, which relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then helps the heart pump against less resistance.

Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet is the 100 mg tablet strength, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a more precise dose adjustment than a lower-strength tablet can provide. Because labetalol dosing is individualized, this strength is not a one-size-fits-all starting dose for everyone; it fits into a step-up schedule based on blood pressure, heart rate, and response. A doctor may select Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet when a patient needs a moderate tablet strength that can be taken as part of a tailored regimen.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure control when a doctor prescribes labetalol
• Management of certain pregnancy-related hypertension cases under medical supervision
• Adjunct treatment in selected cardiovascular situations as prescribed

• Swallow Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, because labetalol is often used on a regular schedule.
• You may take it with food if it upsets your stomach; taking it with meals can also help reduce dizziness in some people.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase, because it can lower blood pressure.
• Do not stop Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, since blood pressure can rise quickly.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of labetalol per tablet. The exact dose and how often you take it depend on your blood pressure, other medicines, and your doctor’s instructions; labetalol is commonly taken more than once daily, and the total daily dose is set by the prescriber. The maximum daily dose is determined by a clinician and should not be increased on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Labetalol may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Stuffy nose
• Tingling of the scalp or skin itching
• Mild headache

• Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, or any history of wheezing, because labetalol can narrow the airways in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, slow pulse, heart block, or circulation problems.
• This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can make dizziness or drowsiness worse.
• Do not use with certain blood pressure or heart medicines unless your doctor specifically approves.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because labetalol can mask some signs of low blood sugar such as a fast heartbeat.
• If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, use only under medical supervision because blood pressure treatment needs close monitoring.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which may lower blood pressure too much
• Beta-blockers or certain heart medicines, which can slow the heart rate further
• Clonidine, because changes in therapy can affect blood pressure control
• Insulin and diabetes medicines, because labetalol can mask low blood sugar symptoms
• Alcohol, which can increase dizziness and faintness

Store Alphadopa L 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.