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.
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.
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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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