what is labetalol
labetalol is in a group of drugs called beta blockers beta blockers affect the heart and circulation blood flow through arteries and veins labetalol is used to treat hypertension high blood pressurelabetalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guideigh blood pressure often has no symptoms you may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life labetalol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet exercise and weight control