Generic for Trandate for High blood pressure - Drug Information

Generic Name - Labetalol

Category - Anti-hypertensive medication

Indications

High blood pressure
Generic Trandate is indicated to treat High blood pressure. Labetalol (Generic Trandate) belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Generic Trandate reduces the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension)

Generic for Trandate Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Trandate is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Trandate should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Asthma, bronchitis or bronchospasm
Circulation problems
Depression
Diabetes
Emphysema, or other lung disease
History of heart attack or heart disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Muscle weakness or disease
Pheochromocytoma
Psoriasis
Thyroid disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Trandate. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Cimetidine
Diltiazem
Hawthorn
Medicines for diabetes
Medicines for high blood pressure
Medicines for mental depression
Medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
Nitroglycerin
Verapamil
Water pills

Generic for Trandate Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTrandate
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Trandate for hypertension is 100 to 400 mg two times a day.

Generic for Trandate Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Trandate side Effects include cold hands or feet, dark yellow or brown urine, depression, difficulty breathing, wheezing and dizziness or fainting spells.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Trandate.

Generic for Trandate and Pregnancy

Use of some beta-blockers during pregnancy has been associated with low blood sugar, breathing problems, a lower heart rate, and low blood pressure in the newborn infant. Generic Trandate is likely to have unwanted effects on the newborn infant. Before taking Generic Trandate, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Generic for Trandate and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Trandate passes into breast milk. All other beta-blockers pass into breast milk. Problems such as slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, and trouble in breathing have been reported in nursing babies. Mothers who are taking beta-blockers and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Trandate and Pediatric

Some of the beta-blockers used in children and, in effective doses, have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than they do in adults. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Trandate and Geriatric

Some side effects are more likely to occur in the elderly, who are usually more sensitive to the effects of beta-blockers. Also, beta-blockers like Generic Trandate may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients. Do talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Note

The above information about Generic Trandate serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.