Drug Information

Generic Name:

Labetalol

Pronunciation:

lah-BATE-al-ol

Product Name:

Trandate, Normodyne

Category:

Beta Blockers

How is it given?:

by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)

Uses:

High blood pressure, slowing of heart rate, angina pectoris

Comment:

Labetalol lowers blood pressure and slows heart heart rate and is useful for severe high blood pressure in the ICU setting.

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