Trandate (Labetalol) is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no apparent symptoms but can lead to serious complications if left untreated. These complications include stroke, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Trandate is also used to treat angina (chest pains) if you already have high blood pressure. The active ingredient in Trandate is Labetalol. Labetalol belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers. It works by causing the heart to beat more slowly and with less force. The drug also widens the arteries, lowering blood pressure as it flows through the body.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Trandate from Canada manufactured by Paladin and from the United Kingdom by a different manufacturer. The brand version is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while taking Trandate. The most common side effects of Trandate may include the following:
• Headaches;
• Lethargy;
• Stomach pain;
• Tiredness
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Blurred vision;
• Breathing difficulties;
• Severe itching or rash;
• Swelling of the lips, eyelids, or face
These are not all of the side effects of Trandate. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not take Trandate if you are allergic to Labetalol or any ingredient in Trandate. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant;
• Have asthma;
• Have AV block;
• Have breathing problems;
• Have diabetes;
• Have had coronary artery bypass surgery;
• Have intolerance to some sugars;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease;
• Have slow heartbeats that cause you to faint;
• Have uncontrolled heart failure
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Trandate and aminophylline, cimetidine, insulin, albuterol, desipramine, etc. Avoid amiodarone, ibuprofen, quinine, ergotamine, or aldesleukin with Trandate. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Taking Trandate in pregnancy may cause breathing problems in a newborn. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Labetalol passes into breast milk in trace amounts and may affect a nursing infant. Take Trandate precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with water. Always take the drug with food. Keep using this medicine even if you feel better. You should not stop using Trandate suddenly without talking to your doctor. Stopping the drug suddenly may make your condition worse. Avoid driving or hazardous activity till you know how Trandate affects you. This drug may make you dizzy. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may further lower your blood pressure and increase certain side effects of Labetalol. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.