Labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate); Alpha/beta- Adrenergic Blocker ; Inj: 5 mg/mL
Tab: 100, 200, 300 mg;
PO: Initially 3-4 mg/kg/day bid, titrate up to 20-40 mg/kg/day q6-8h (max 2.4gm/day).
IV: 0.25-1 mg/kg/dose q10-15 min (max 20 mg), titrate to effect
Continuous IV Infusion: 0.4-1 mg/kg/hr (max or 3 mg/kg/hr)
Contraindicated in heart failure, bronchospastic lung disease, and
diabetes.