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The infusion should then be stopped
Shalansky K, Sunderji R, et al
Recommended starting doses depend on the clinical scenario
1 mg / 1 lbs) = 2 mg; To calculate the dose of the syrup: Labetalol HCl administered as a continuous intravenous infusion, with a mean dose of 136 mg (27 to 300 mg) over a period of 2 to 3 hours (mean of 2 hours and 39 minutes), lowered the blood pressure by an average of 60/35 mmHg
Continuous infusions of labetalol may exceed the recommended maximum daily dose of 300 mg on occasion
A larger dose may be required, especially in patients with phaeochromocytoma
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Maximum total dose: 300 mg (Injection plus infusion)
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5 hours and the total body clearance is approximately 33 mL/min per kilogram
5 mg/min 0
If an infusion is used, it will tend to accumulate and be difficult to titrate
It has a pH range of 3 to 4
Drip rate = (60 × Desired dose / 1000 × Weight × Bag volume) / (1000 × Drug in bag) Where: The drip factor formula includes the
Dosage and strength
Initially, labetalol hydrochloride injection should be given in a 20 mg dose (which corresponds to 0
20 mg IV over 2 minutes initially, then 40-80 mg IV q10min; total dose not to exceed 300 mg