Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 15, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Normodyne
- Trandate
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Alpha/Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
Uses for labetalol
Labetalol injection is used to treat severe high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .
Labetalol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart .
Labetalol is available only with your doctor's prescription .
Before using labetalol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For labetalol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to labetalol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of labetalol injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established .
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of labetalol in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver and heart problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving labetalol injectio...
