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Medicines labetalol hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

labetalol hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can labetalol hydrochloride be used during pregnancy?

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The answer

Answer

Yes. It is commonly used for hypertension in pregnancy, with maternal, fetal and sometimes neonatal monitoring according to clinical circumstances.

Sources for this answer

UK Teratology Information ServiceUK Teratology Information Service · Reputable Web
Labetalol 400 mg Film-coated Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Labetalol 5 mg/ml solution for injection/ infusion — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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