This is an injectable form of labetalol hydrochloride, a combined alpha‑ and beta‑adrenergic blocker. It is used for rapid reduction of elevated blood pressure, especially in hypertensive emergencies, severe hypertension (including in pregnancy), or other acute settings. It works by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance (through α‑1 blockade) and by reducing heart rate / cardiac output (through β‑blockade).
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Description:
This is an injectable form of labetalol hydrochloride, a combined alpha‑ and beta‑adrenergic blocker. It is used for rapid reduction of elevated blood pressure, especially in hypertensive emergencies, severe hypertension (including in pregnancy), or other acute settings. It works by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance (through α‑1 blockade) and by reducing heart rate / cardiac output (through β‑blockade).
Prescription:
Prescription only (Rx).
Therapeutic Category:
Antihypertensive agent.
Specifically, mixed α‑ and β‑adrenergic antagonist.
Active Ingredients / Composition:
Active ingredient: Labetalol Hydrochloride (100 mg per 20 mL solution) → equivalent to 5 mg/mL.
Inactive ingredients depend on brand / manufacturer. In US version (Hikma / Civica), includes anhydrous dextrose, disodium edetate (EDTA), methylparaben, propylparaben.
Variant:
Injection formulation, intravenous route.
Consume Type :
Intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. Not for oral use.
Directions / Usage:
Dosing is individualized based on severity of hypertension and patient response.
Common regimen for hypertensive crisis: bolus IV doses (e.g., 20‑50 mg), then may repeat or follow with slow infusion.
In pregnancy related severe hypertension: lower initial doses / slower titration often used.
Common Side Effects:
Some adverse effects associated with IV labetalol:
Dizziness, lightheadedness especially when standing up (orthostatic hypotension)
Headache
Fatigue, weakness
Nausea
Bradycardia (slow heart rate) occasionally
Potential respiratory issues in susceptible patients (e.g. asthma / COPD) due to β‑blockade effects
Package Type:
Vial or ampoule containing 20 mL of solution (100 mg total) is common.
Storage Advice:
Store at controlled room temperature (often 20‑25 °C) for many brands.
Protect from light.
Do not freeze.
Safety Advice:
Use with caution in patients with asthma, COPD, or other respiratory issues (non‑selective β blockade may worsen bronchospasm).
Avoid in patients with certain heart conduction abnormalities, severe bradycardia, heart block unless pacemaker present
Monitor blood pressure, heart rate during IV administration.
Use carefully during pregnancy and breastfeeding; benefits vs risk must be weighed.
Possible liver effects (rare hepatic injury) — monitor for signs of liver dysfunction.
Product Substitutes:
Other brands / generic labetalol injection products of same strength or similar, or other intravenous antihypertensives such as:
Other labetalol injection brands
Drugs like hydralazine, nitroprusside, nicardipine (depending on clinical protocol)
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