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Medicines labetalol hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

labetalol hydrochloride · Medicine question

How does labetalol hydrochloride lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It relaxes arteries through alpha-1 blockade while beta blockade limits reflex stimulation of the heart.

Sources for this answer

Labetalol 400 mg Film-coated Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
Labetalol 5 mg/ml solution for injection/ infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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