Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
labetalol
Medication
luh-BET-uh-lole
Definition
Labetalol is a medication used to treat high blood pressure.
Examples
- Doctors may prescribe labetalol to manage hypertension during pregnancy.
- After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, John started taking labetalol daily.
Meaning
Labetalol works by blocking certain receptors in the body, slowing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure.
Synonyms
- Atenolol
- Propranolol
- Bisoprolol
