Drug Information
Generic Name:
Labetalol
Pronunciation:
lah-BATE-al-ol
Product Name:
Trandate, Normodyne
Category:
Beta Blockers
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses:
High blood pressure, slowing of heart rate, angina pectoris
Comment:
Labetalol lowers blood pressure and slows heart heart rate and is useful for severe high blood pressure in the ICU setting.