Labetalol (Normodyne®, Trandate®, fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide: Normozyde®) is an alpha-1 and beta adrenergic blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking these adrenergic receptors, which slows sinus heart rate, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, and decreases cardiac output.

It has a particular indication in the treatment of pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Administration

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Labetalol is available in 100, 200, and 300 mg tablets and intravenously (only as Trandate®) in 5 mg/ml solution. Adults taking tablets usually start with 100 mg two times a day, with a maximum of 2.4 g/day. In an emergency situation, this may be higher. By IV, the patient is usually started at 2 mg/minute or 20 mg, with a maximum of 300 mg.

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Benazepril Hydrochloride vs Labetalol Hydrochloride in Hypertension for a male aged 56 - eHealthMe http://bit.ly/8QYf0j
druginteraction (drug interactions) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:00:13 -0000
Benazepril Hydrochloride vs Labetalol Hydrochloride in Hypertension for a male aged 56 - eHealthMe http://bit.ly/8QYf0j
@doctorwhitecoat i use "LAME" to remember my B1-selectives: labetalol, atenolol, metoprolol, & esmolol; lebet-A-lol = Alpha blocker too :)
docCcycline (Apsara) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:45:19 -0000
@doctorwhitecoat i use "LAME" to remember my B1-selectives: labetalol, atenolol, metoprolol, & esmolol; lebet-A-lol = Alpha blocker too :)
Norvasc, Lisinopril, Labetalol Hydrochloride interactions for a male aged 60 W/ Hypertension - eHealthMe http://bit.ly/5Geg8v
druginteraction (drug interactions) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:16:50 -0000
Norvasc, Lisinopril, Labetalol Hydrochloride interactions for a male aged 60 W/ Hypertension - eHealthMe http://bit.ly/5Geg8v

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