Labetalol

Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Controlled Hypotension In Anaesthesia: 

By IV Infusion, Or By IV Inj: 

• Adult: Consult Product Literature. 

Hypertension Of Pregnancy: 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: Initially 20 Mg/hour, Then Increased If Necessary To 40 Mg/hour After 30 Minutes, Then Increased If Necessary To 80 Mg/hour After 30 Minutes, Then Increased If Necessary To 160 Mg/hour After 30 Minutes, Adjusted According To Response; Usual Maximum 160 Mg/hour 

Oral: 

• Adult: Use Dose For Hypertension 

Hypertension Following Myocardial Infarction: 

By IV Infusion: 

Adult: 15 Mg/hour, Then Increased To Up To120 Mg/hour, Dose To Be Increased Gradually 

Hypertensive Emergencies: 

By IV Inj: 

• Adult: 50 Mg, Given Over At Least 1 Minute, Then 50 Mg Every 5 Minutes If Required Until A Satisfactory Response Occurs; Maximum 200 Mg Per Course 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: Initially 2 Mg/minute Until A Satisfactory Response Is Achieved, Then Discontinue; Usual Dose 50-200 Mg 

Hypertension: 

• Adult: Initially 100 Mg Twice Daily, Increased At Intervals Of 14 Days; Usual Dose 200 Mg Twice Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 800 Mg Daily In 2 Divided Doses, To Be Taken With Food, Higher Doses To Be Given In 3-4 Divided Doses; Max 2.4 G Per Day 
• Elderly: Initially 50 Mg Twice Daily, Increased At Intervals Of 14 Days; Usual Dose 200 Mg Twice Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 800 Mg Daily In 2 Divided Doses, To Be Taken With Food, Higher Doses To Be Given In 3-4 Divided Doses; Max 2.4 G Per Day 

By IV Inj: 

• Adult: 50 Mg, Dose To Be Given Over At Least 1 Minute, Then 50 Mg After 5 Minutes If Required; Maximum 200 Mg Per Course 

By IV Infusion: 

• Adult: Initially 2 Mg/minute Until A Satisfactory Response Is Achieved, Then Discontinue; Usual Dose50-200 Mg 
• Children: Not Recommended.

Content

Pregnancy

Avoid, Known To Be Harmful, Except Possibly In The First Trimester

Stability

Contra Indications

Precautions

Lactation

Side Effects