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Labetalol hydrocholoride (Normodyne®, Trandate®, fixed combination with hydrochlorothiazide: Normozyde®) is an alpha-1 and beta adrenergic blocker used to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking these adrenergic receptors, which slows sinus heart rate, decreases peripheral vascular resistance, and decreases cardiac output. more...

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Administration

Labetalol is available in 100, 200, and 300 mg tablets and for intravenously (only as Trandate®) in 5 mg/ml. Adults taking tablets usually start with 100 mg two times a day, with a maximum of 2.4 g/day. In an emergency situation, this may be higher. By IV, the patient is usually started at 2 mg/minute or 20 mg, with a maximum of 300 mg.

Side effects

Side effects may include:

  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Diminished sexual function
  • Scalp tingling which passes after time.

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Clinical quiz
From American Family Physician, 12/15/04

Clinical Quiz questions are based on selected articles in this issue. Answers appear in this issue. American Family Physician has been approved by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) as having educational content acceptable for Prescribed credit. approval covers issues published within one year from the beginning distribution date of January 2004. This issue has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3 Prescribed credits. When reporting CME credits, AAFP members should report total Prescribed credits earned for this activity. It is not necessary for members to label credits as evidence-based or Pre-scribed for CME reporting purposes.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME for physicians.

The AAFP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 Category 1 credits toward the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he or she actually spent in the activity.

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Each copy of AFP contains a Clinical Quiz answer card. AAFP members may use this card to obtain the designated number of Prescribed credit hours for the year in which the card is postmarked.

AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit

AAFP members who satisfy the Academy's CME requirements are automatically eligible for the AMA/PRA.

Physicians who are not members of the AAFP are eligible to receive the designated number of credits in Category 1 of the AMA/PRA on completion and return of the Clinical Quiz answer card. AFP keeps a record of AMA/PRA Category 1 credits for nonmember physicians. This record will be provided on request; however, nonmembers are responsible for reporting their own Category 1 CME credits when applying for the AMA/PRA or other certificates or credentials.

For health care professionals who are not physicians and are AFP sub-scribers, a record of CME credit is kept by AAFP and will be provided to you on written request. You are responsible for reporting CME credits to your professional organization.

Note: The full text of AFP is available online (http://www.aafp.org/afp), including each issue's Clinical Quiz. The table of contents for each online issue will link you to the Clinical Quiz. Just follow the online directions to take the quiz and, if you're an AAFP member, you can submit your answers for CME credit.

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