Labetalol
- Generic Name
- Labetalol
- Brand Names
- Trandate
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C19H24N2O3
- CAS Number
- 36894-69-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- R5H8897N95
- Background
Labetalol is a racemic mixture of 2 diastereoisomers where dilevalol, the R,R' stereoisomer, makes up 25% of the mixture. Labetalol is formulated as an injection or tablets to treat hypertension.
Labetalol was granted FDA approval on 1 August 1984.
- Indication
Labetalol injections are indicated to control blood pressure in severe hypertension. Labetalol tablets are indicated alone or in combination with antihypertensives like thiazides and loop diuretics to manage hypertension.
- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Hypertensive Emergency, Hypertensive crisis, Pheochromocytoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Associated Therapies
- -
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