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Labetalol

Anti hypertensives

Description

Labetalol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Labetalol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure

Mechanism of action

It is a mixed antagonist (alpha-1 and non selective beta-receptor antagonist). It has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity which is largely confined to beta-2-adrenergic receptors. It is a potent hypotensive agent.

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Mechanism of action

It is a mixed antagonist (alpha-1 and non selective beta-receptor antagonist). It has intrinsic sympathomimetic activity which is largely confined to beta-2-adrenergic receptors. It is a potent hypotensive agent.

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