Labetalol

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Labetalol
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Clinical data
Drug class

Beta blocker

Routes of administration

IV, PO

Dosage
Adult dosing
  • 10-20 mg IV q5-10m
  • 2-4 mL of 5 mg/mL
Indication 
Hypertension
Route 
Intravenous
Preparation 

Double dose q5-10m until desired effect achieved.

  1. Varon J, Marik PE. Perioperative hypertension management. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2008;4(3):615-27. doi: 10.2147/vhrm.s2471. PMID: 18827911; PMCID: PMC2515421.
Pharmacodynamics
Mechanism of action

Nonselective beta antagonism

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