Alpha Dip Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alpha dip tablet used for?
Alpha Dip Tablet contains Labetalol, a combined alpha- and beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate, reducing the workload on the heart. It is often prescribed for hypertension and can be used alone or with other medications.
- Generic Name: Labetalol
- Manufacturer: Dahlia Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alpha dip tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension (including hypertensive emergencies), chronic stable angina, arrhythmias.
Off-label uses: Migraine prophylaxis, anxiety (off-label), thyrotoxicosis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Labetalol |
| Brand Name | Alphadopa L |
| Manufacturer | Dahlia Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Alpha & beta blocker |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Competitive antagonist at both alpha-1 and beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac output.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alpha dip tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alpha dip tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Scalp tingling
- Nasal congestion
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Heart failure
- Bronchospasm
- Hepatotoxicity
- Severe hypotension
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Peyronie's disease
- Positive ANA titers
- Rash
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Additive bradycardia |
| Calcium channel blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension |
| Insulin | Minor | Masking of hypoglycemia symptoms |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem)
- MAO inhibitors
- Volatile anesthetics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
- NSAIDs
- Digoxin
- Clonidine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Rifampin
- Smoking
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may increase bioavailability; avoid high-fat meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Bronchial asthma, overt cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, severe hypotension, hypersensitivity to labetalol.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, blood glucose (in diabetics), liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Present in breast milk; use with caution, monitor infant for bradycardia and hypotension.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal; symptomatic treatment: atropine for bradycardia, vasopressors for hypotension, bronchodilators for bronchospasm.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.