what is labetalol used to treat
Labetalol is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. It can be given intravenously in severe hypertensive situations, or by mouth for long term hypertension management. Its dose and use is limited by its main side effectâpostural hypotension, where there is a substantial drop in blood pressure when standing up. Labetalol's dual alpha and beta adrenergic antagonism has different physiological effects in short- and long-term situations.