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Drug Information  
Generic Name: Labetalol
Pronunciation: lah-BATE-al-ol
Product Name: Trandate, Normodyne
Marketer: Glaxo Wellcome Inc., Schering-Plough
Category: Beta Blockers
How 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.

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