Labetalol
from Paramedic Drug Cards Hosted by Michael Egan
Trade: Normodyne Class: Beta blocker MOA: Binds with beta1, beta2 and Alpha1 receptors. Inhibits the strength of the hearts contractions, as well as heart rate. This results in decrease in cardiac Oxygen consumption. Indication: ACS, SVT, severe HTN Contraindications: Hypotension, Cardiogenic shock, acute pulmonary edema, heart failure, severe bradycardia, Sick sinus syndrome, second or third degree heart block, bronchospasm. Side effects: Usually mild, Hypotensive symptoms, N/V, Bronchospasm, arrhythmia, bradycardia, AV block Dosing: Adult 10mg IV/IO Over 1-2mins may repeat every 10 mins to a max dose of 150mg Pedi 0.4-1mg/kg per hour to a max dose of 3mg/kg per hour
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Trade: NormodyneClass: Beta blocker MOA: Binds with beta1, beta2 and Alpha1 receptors. Inhibits the strength of the hearts contractions, as well as heart rate. This results in decrease in cardiac Oxygen consumption. Indication: ACS, SVT, severe HTNContraindications: Hypotension, Cardiogenic shock, acute pulmonary edema, heart failure, severe bradycardia, Sick sinus syndrome, second or third degree heart block, bronchospasm. Side effects: Usually mild, Hypotensive symptoms...
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