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Trandate

Labetalol

Designed to support blood pressure management to manage vascular tone and alleviate cardiac workload.

Active ingredient
Labetalol
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
50mg · 100mg · 200mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Trandate, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Trandate vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Trandate details

Condition
Hypertension
Alternative names
labetalol
Therapeutic class
Non-Selective Beta-Blocker, Alpha-1 Blocker
Pharmacological class
Antihypertensive
Known off-label uses
preeclampsia
Contraindications
bronchial asthma; cardiogenic shock; severe bradycardia
Minor side effects
dizziness; headache; nausea
Moderate side effects
orthostatic hypotension; fatigue; nasal congestion
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Supply category
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator
GlaxoSmithKline
Onset Time
1–2 hours
Duration
8–12 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
Digoxin; Verapamil; Insulin
Age restrictions
Approved for adults.
Serious side effects

severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

designed to support blood pressure management to manage vascular tone and alleviate cardiac workload.

Mechanism of action

Competitively blocks beta-1, beta-2, and alpha-1 receptors, promoting systemic vasodilation while regulating heart rate.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category C: Deemed highly safe and standard for gestational hypertension. Breastfeeding: Compatible.

What you will receive

Trandate is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Labetalol is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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