What is Amlodipine-labetalol?
Amlodipine-benazepril or Amlodipine-valsartan, alternatively {Amlodipine-labetalol is not an FDA approved combination of the two listed amlodipines and labetalol. However}, I’ll provide information on the individual drugs: Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Labetalol is a beta-blocker that can also be used to treat high blood pressure, hypertension during pregnancy, and some heart conditions.
What is Amlodipine-labetalol used for?
Labetalol is a medication used primarily in the management of high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to the class of beta-blockers and alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. This combination acts by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing for better blood flow and subsequently lowering the heart rate and reducing blood pressure.
The primary mechanism of action involves inhibiting the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) on the heart, which leads to a reduction in heart rate and the force of contraction. Labetalol also has alpha-2 adrenergic agonist properties, further contributing to its vasodilatory effect by causing vasoconstriction or reduced vascular resistance through activation of alpha-2 adrenoceptors in blood vessels. This mechanism contributes to lowering blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.
Pharmacokinetics and Uses: Labetalol is metabolized primarily in the liver. Its elimination half-life varies between 5-7 hours in adults without severe kidney disease, though this may be altered with significant kidney impairment. Due to its properties as both a beta-blocker and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, labetalol has various clinical applications, including acute management of hypertension during surgical procedures and the treatment of high blood pressure when other treatments are not effective or cannot be used.
Amlodipine-labetalol side effects
Common potential side effects:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps
- Edema (swelling) in hands and feet
- Tiredness or weakness
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Dry mouth
Less common potential side effects:
- Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
- Chest pain or discomfort (angina pectoris)
- Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Confusion, hallucinations, or memory loss
- Stomach cramps and diarrhea
- Increased sweating
- Muscle aches
Rare potential side effects:
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Liver damage (hepatotoxicity)
- Heart attack or stroke
- Low blood pressure (hypotension) that lasts
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Other rare but serious potential side effects include:
- Serious skin and tissue reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- Eye problems, such as blurred vision or eye pain
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