Abstract
1 The hypotensive action of labetalol was evaluated during 24 h by continuous intra-arterial ambulatory monitoring in 14 patients. The dose used ranged from 300--1800 mg daily. 2 The drug caused a significant reduction of systolic BP in 19 and diastolic BP in 20 of the 24 h of monitoring. Heart rate was also reduced but less markedly than BP. 3 The rapid early morning increase in BP was also effectively controlled. 4 The mild pre-waking increase in BP was not significantly reduced. 5 Labetalol treatment reduced the variation in systolic BP from the lowest observed quarter-hourly mean as compared with pre-treatment values. 6 The quarter hourly mean values were consistently smooth and revealed no sudden variations which might have resulted from postural hypotension.
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