| name: | Rx Labetalol |
| also known as: | Rx Normodyne; Rx Trandate |
| also see: | Malignant Hypertension; Beta Blockers |
| description: | Adult Dosing Malignant Hypertension 40-80 mg IV q10min to max 300 mg or 1-2 mg/min drip Peds Dosing Malignant Hypertension 0.4-1 mg/kg/hr IV infusion to max 3 mg/kg/hr Str. 5 mg/ml, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg Glossary Rx Terms |
| signs & symptoms: | Contraindications/Cautions asthma heart block heart failure, uncompensated severe bradycardia caution if COPD, CHF Serious Reactions arrhythmia, ventricular bronchospasm Common Reactions orthostatic hypotension dizziness bradycardia headache vivid dreams fatigue paresthesias dyspnea urinary retention sexual dysfunction toxic myopathy muscle spasms nausea vomiting diarrhea Pregnancy Class: C Lactation: Safe Metabolism: liver Excretion: feces and urine DEA: not controlled Mechanism of Action: selective alpha and non-selective beta blocker |
Last updated 3/19/2003