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 Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Labetalol 5 mg/ml solution for injection/ infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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