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Labetalol

Labetalol is an alpha- and beta-blocker used for selected hypertension. Listed uses include Hypertensive Emergency.

Trandate

Hypertension, Hypertensive Emergency

50 · 100 · 200mg

Labetalol 50mg, 100mg and 200mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertension and hypertensive emergency. Alpha and beta blockade both.

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Key points

  • Oral and intravenous forms serve different settings and are not interchangeable.
  • It can slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and worsen bronchospasm.
  • Fainting, severe wheeze or a very slow pulse needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Heart rhythm, asthma, heart failure, liver health, diabetes and other rate-slowing medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for fainting, severe wheeze, chest pain, jaundice or a very slow or irregular heartbeat.

Further reading