Cardiology
Labetalol
Dose
20 mg IV bolus, repeat 40–80 mg q10 min, max 300 mg; infusion 1–2 mg/min
Use
Hypertensive emergency, pre-eclampsia, dissection.
Monitoring
BP, HR.
Side effects
- • Bronchospasm (β-block)
- • Bradycardia
- • Postural hypotension
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
