| Drug Name: | Labetalol |
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| Drug Class: | Beta blocker and alpha-1 blocker |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Blocks beta-1, beta-2, and alpha-1 adrenergic receptors
- Decreases heart rate and contractility
- Dilates blood vessels
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| Use: | - Hypertension
- Angina pectoris
- Heart failure
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| Side Effects: | - Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Bronchospasm
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
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| Contraindications: | - Asthma
- Heart block
- Cardiogenic shock
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| Specialty: | - Cardiology
- Emergency medicine
- Internal medicine
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