Saturday, January 16, 2010

Saturday January 16, 2010


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