Thursday, May 21, 2009

Thursday May 21, 2009

Q:
What is the ratio of alpha and beta blockade in Labetalol?


A: As an anti-hypertensive, Labetalol has both alpha-blockade and beta-blockade activity. The ratio of alpha to beta blockade activity is

1:3 when used orally
1:7 when used intravenously

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