Labetalol Flashcards
1
Q
Labetalol Drug Class
A
Selective alpha 1 blocker and nonselective beta blocker
2
Q
Labetalol Indications
A
Hypertension
3
Q
Labetalol Contraindications
A
Bronchial asthma
Cardiac failure
Heart block
Shock
Bradycardia
Hypotension
4
Q
Labetalol MOA
A
Alpha 1, beta 1, and beta 2 effects
5
Q
Labetalol Adverse Effects
A
Hypotension
Depressing contractility
6
Q
Labetalol Dosing
A
20 mg slowly
Re-dose 40-80 mg
2 mg/min infusion rate
