labetalol

labetalol
la·bet·a·lol lə-'bet-ə-.lȯl, -.lōl n a beta-adrenergic blocking agent used in the form of its hydrochloride C19H24O3·HCl to treat hypertension

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n.
a combined alpha- and beta-blocking drug, sometimes found to be more effective in the treatment of high blood pressure than beta blockers. It is administered by mouth or intravenous infusion. Possible side-effects include faintness on standing up, scalp tingling, and difficulty with urination and ejaculation. Trade name: Trandate.

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la·bet·a·lol (lə-betґə-lol) a beta-adrenergic blocking agent with some alpha-adrenergic blocking activity; used for its antihypertensive effects.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • labetalol clorhidrato — Fármaco antihipertensivo con propiedades alfa y betabloqueantes. Diccionario Mosby Medicina, Enfermería y Ciencias de la Salud, Ediciones Hancourt, S.A. 1999 …   Diccionario médico

  • labetalol hydrochloride — An α adrenergic and β adrenergic blocking agent used in the treatment of hypertension. * * * the hydrochloride salt of labetalol, used in the treatment of hypertension; administered orally or intravenously …   Medical dictionary

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