Cardiology
Labetalol
Dose
20 mg IV bolus, repeat 40–80 mg q10 min, max 300 mg; infusion 1–2 mg/min
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Bronchospasm (β-block)
- • Bradycardia
- • Postural hypotension
Related in WardRound
Hypertensive Emergency
Protocol · BP >180/120 + end-organ damage
Aortic Dissection
Protocol · Type A / B — control BP, urgent CT
Eclampsia
Protocol · Magnesium sulphate + delivery
Severe Pre-eclampsia
Protocol · BP + Mg + delivery timing
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Protocol · Controlled BP reduction
Acute Pulmonary Oedema
Protocol · Sit up, O₂, GTN, furosemide, NIV
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Pre-eclampsia
Topic · Obs/Gynae
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Topic · Neurology
Hypertensive Crisis
Topic · Emergency Medicine
Severe Pregnancy Hypertension
Topic · Obstetrics
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
