Labetalol 50MG Inj 1×1 (P)

The labetalol injection comes under the category of non-cardio selective beta-blockers. The injection is also an alpha-blocker.

Composition:

The contents of the injection are listed below. The active ingredient of the injection is:

1. Labetalol hydrochloride.

The inactive ingredients are:

1. Glucose monohydrate.
2. Disodium edetate.
3. Water
4. Sodium hydroxide.
5. Hydrochloric acid to maintain ph.

Labetalol’s mechanism of action is inhibition of the overactivity of various chemicals naturally produced in the body. The active ingredient labetalol hydrochloride blocks the adrenergic receptors. It selectively blocks the alpha 1 adrenergic receptor and non-selective blocking of beta receptors. The medication performs its therapeutic role by alleviating the pressure build-up on blood vessels.

Uses:

The detailed labetalol injection uses are outlined below. Use the injection only if you encounter any of the following conditions.

• The labetalol injection is prescribed for treating high blood pressure.
• The injection is also recommended for kidney patients to treat associated hypertension.
• The injection is also used to relax blood vessels for cardiac patients.
• Labetalol infusion in ICU is administered when there is an urgent need to control blood pressure in emergencies.
• Labetalol injection is used to treat high blood pressure when given anesthesia.
• Labetalol injection in pregnancy is also recommended to treat its associated high blood pressure.
• Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat Hypertension.

How to give labetalol infusion?

It is necessary to dilute the prior infusion usage. Labetalol injection dilution is performed by diluting 100 mg labetalol in 30 mL sodium chloride (0.9%). The injection is administered through a syringe. It can be used twice a day or per the doctor’s recommendation. Labetalol infusion rate must be 120 mg to 160 mg per hour. The dose must not exceed 200 mg.

The injection is administered intravenously. The recommended labetalol injection dose can be 20 mg to 50 mg, given over an hour. The dose is adjusted as per your age, the severity of the condition, and symptoms.

The recommended labetalol injection dose for pregnancy is 20 mg administered over an hour. The dose can be increased every 30 minutes until blood pressure is reduced to normal.

The injection dose for lowering blood pressure after a heart attack is 15 mg in an hour through the drip.

The dose for controlling high blood pressure is 2 mg administered per minute due to other reasons.

Availability:

The labetalol injection price is budget-friendly and is available at pharmacies. It is given only on a doctor’s prescription.