Labetalol
Labetalol is an alpha- and beta-blocker used for selected hypertension. Listed uses include Hypertensive Emergency.
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.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
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.