Question

labetalol
how much to give in HTN crisis? rules on how fast to push? is it compatible with magnesium sulfate?

Answer 1

Ans) For hypertensive emergencies, reported dosing regimens for IV labetalol include a loading dose of 20 mg followed by 20 to 80 mg doses repeated every 10 minutes until desired BP is attained, or the loading dose can be administered followed by a 1 to 2 mg/min continuous infusion; all regimens have a total effective dose.

- Intravenous labetalol and hydralazine have long been. Magnesium sulfate is not recommended as an .when a patient presents with a hypertensive emergency.