Labetalol
Blocker of both alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors that is used as an antihypertensive.
Pharmacological Action
For the management of hypertension (alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensive agents), as well as chronic stable angina pectoris and sympathetic overactivity syndrome associated with severe tetanus. Labetalol used in hypertensive crises when considered an emergency, for the control of blood pressure in patients with pheochromocytoma and pregnant women with preeclampsia, and to produce controlled hypotension during anesthesia to reduce bleeding resulting from surgical procedures.
Pharmacodynamics Labetalol is an selective alpha-1 and non-selective beta adrenergic blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking these adrenergic receptors, which slows sinus heart rate, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, and decreases cardiac output. Labetalol has two asymmetric centers and therefore, exists as a molecular complex of two diastereoisomeric pairs. Dilevalol, the R,R' stereoisomer, makes up 25% of racemic labetalol.
Uses
Used parenterally for immediate reduction in blood pressure in severe hypertension.
Side Effect
Congestion
Fatiguey
Nausea
Dizziness
Vertigo
Reference- Tripathi KD "Essential of medical pharmacology" 7th edition, page no- 144,148,151,564,573
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