labetalol
Definition
- Noun:
- A medication used to treat high blood pressure: Labetalol is a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking certain nerve receptors in the sympathetic nervous system.
- A dual alpha- and beta-blocker: It is a type of antihypertensive agent that works by blocking both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed labetalol to manage her hypertension.
- Labetalol is effective in controlling blood pressure during certain medical procedures.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on labetalol": to be taking this medication as part of a treatment regimen.
- The patient has been on labetalol for six months with good results.
Variants and Related Words
- Labetalol hydrochloride: The full chemical name for the common salt form of the drug used in medicine.
- Trandate: A major brand name for labetalol.
- Normodyne: Another brand name for labetalol.
Synonyms
- Antihypertensive agent: A general term for any drug used to treat high blood pressure.
- Alpha-beta blocker: A descriptive term for its pharmacological class.
Related Phrases
- "administer labetalol": to give the drug, typically by a healthcare professional.
- The nurse will administer labetalol intravenously in the emergency room.
- "labetalol therapy": the use of this drug as a course of treatment.
- His labetalol therapy successfully stabilized his blood pressure.
Noun
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antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
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