Labetalol is a beta-blocker that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Labetalol is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications. oral

Labetalol is used when hypertension is severe. injection

Labetalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use labetalol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

Labetalol may cause low blood pressure, low blood sugar, slow heartbeats, or breathing problems in a newborn if the mother uses labetalol 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.

• asthma;
• "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.

• congestive heart failure;
• angina (chest pain);
• liver disease;
• 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.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

Labetalol can affect your pupils. If you need eye surgery, tell the surgeon about your use of this medicine, even if you no longer take it.

Use Normodyne (Intravenous,Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:

Call your doctor at once if you have:

Severe dizziness or fainting may be more likely in older adults.

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop);
• shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;
• severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), flu-like symptoms, itching, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness;
• nausea, vomiting;
• sudden warmth, skin redness, sweating;
• numbness; or
• tingly feeling in your scalp.

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of labetalol.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.