> [!info] > [Category::anti-hypertensive] > [Class::alpha and beta-blocker] - 8x more beta than alpha - cannot use in areas where other beta blockers are contrainidicated (eg CHF, cocaine overdose, MAOI overdose, etc) **Onset** 5-10 min **half-life** < 6 hours # Dose labetolol 5-20mg IV boluses Q5-10 minutes - infusion 20-160mg/hour (0.5-2mg/min)