Labetolel (Normodyne)
For Severe hypertension.
20 mg IV injected slowly over 3 minutes upto 300 mg. IV total
200 mg Labetol 40ml
in 160ml D5W NS RL
Bolus 5-20 mg IV rgpeat every 5-10 minutes to a total of 300 mg
then drip 0.5-2.0 mg per minute.
Can be reversed by Isuprel.
Side Effects:
Bradycardia
CHF
Intensified AV block
Hypotension
Paresthesias of hands
Dizziness, irritability, mental depression.
Thrombocytopenia
Bronchospasim
Countraindication:
Bronchial asthma.
CHF
Bradycardia.
Taper dose when Discontinued.
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