Labetalol
Labetalol is used to treat hypertension, Normodyne, Trandate is the common brand name under the drug class called Anti-adrenergics. The recommended dosage of Labetalol is 100 mg twice/day.
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Hypertension Drugs |
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Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
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Normodyne, Trandate |
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| Drug Class |
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Anti-adrenergics |
29.4% Hypertension Drugs have Anti-adrenergics
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| Legal Status |
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Rx -only |
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Dizziness, Tingling Scalp, Skin Rashes, Lightheadedness, Tiredness, Headache, Upset Stomach, Wheezing, Swelling, Weight Gain, Chest Pain |
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| Precautions & Contraindications |
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Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Irregular Heartbeat, Prinzmetal's Angina, Asthma, Bronchitis, Copd, Emphysema, Kidney Disease, Cirrhosis, Diabetes, Pheochromocytoma, Hyperthyroidism, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding, Undergoing Surgery |
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| Excretion |
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Urine |
20.6% Hypertension Drugs have Urine |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
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Oral, Iv |
14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Oral IV |
| Dosage |
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100 Mg Twice/day |
6.1% Hypertension Drugs have 100 mg twice/day |
| Maximum daily dose |
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| Forms |
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Tablet, Iv |
14.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet IV |
| Tablet Formulations |
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100 Mg, 200 Mg, 300 Mg |
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| IV Solution Formulations |
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5 Mg/ml |
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Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
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| Half Life (hours) |
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| Chemicals |
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen |
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| Formula |
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C19H24N2O3 |
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| Melting Point (C) |
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| Phase (solid/liquid) |
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Solid, Liquid |
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